Security Engineering Intern - 2027 - Seattle

Expedia; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Policy

Travel discounts

Relocation support

Job summary

Expedia Group is offering a Security Engineering Intern role in Seattle as part of its Global Summer Internship Program. You will work within an inclusive technical team to design and implement security-focused software, deploy applications, and contribute to multi-cloud infrastructure.

The program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on learning, and exposure to leaders. You will develop skills in secure coding, API design, data modeling, and vulnerability identification, while gaining practical

Qualifications

• Familiar with programming concepts in at least one language (e.g. Java, C/C++, Python, C#).
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical and troubleshooting mindset.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS).
• Knowledge of OS concepts (Linux/Windows).
• Familiarity with authentication/authorization concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test security-focused software components and services.
• Deploy and manage applications in multi-cloud environments.
• Develop clean, secure code following best practices.
• Participate in low-level system design, API design, and data modeling with a security focus.
• Identify and help fix security vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.
• Collaborate with security, software engineering, and infra teams to implement controls and guardrails.
• Learn and work with AI-driven security tools and workflows.

Education

Technical degree (Undergrad or Master)

Tools

Java

C/C++

Python

C#

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you’ll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere. *Note: Applications will remain live for at least 5 business days when the role is posted. The post will be removed when application targets are met.

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you’ll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors—Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together—help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

By joining the Expedia Group 2027 Global Summer Internship Program as a Security Engineering Intern you’ll fully integrate into our inclusive community and gain a well-rounded experience of life at Expedia Group. Our global program offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to business-critical projects by developing your skills through tailored learning and training, providing ongoing support, and offering insightful intern-specific events to build knowledge and community. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

Internship Program Highlights:

• Start strong from day one: Your first week is designed to help you build connections, settle in quickly, and get set up for success through cohort orientation, support, and structured onboarding.
• Learn the skills that matter: You will take part in role‑specific technical and professional skills learning, delivered through a mix of in‑person and virtual sessions, to help you build confidence and capability from the start.
• Work on meaningful projects: Interns join Expedia Group teams and contribute to real business priorities and workstreams. At the end of the internship, you will showcase your work to team members and senior leaders.
• Grow beyond your day job: Our Learning Series includes interactive workshops focused on professional development and workplace skills, with topics such as personal branding, communication, and presentation skills.
• Gain exposure to leaders: Through our Leadership Series, interns take part in exclusive events with Travel Leadership Team leaders to hear about their career journeys, learn more about the business, and ask questions directly.
• Build your network and community: You will join an intern cohort and take part in regular social events designed to help you build relationships, experience Expedia Group culture, and have fun along the way.
• Receive dedicated mentorship: Every intern is paired with a mentor to support development, learning, and career exploration throughout the program, while also helping expand your network across Expedia Group.
• Feel supported throughout the experience: Interns receive ongoing coaching and guidance from managers, team navigators, and a dedicated Emerging Talent & Careers contact, so there is always a strong support system in place.

In this role you will:

• Travel is so much more than simply reaching your destination. Along the journey, you’ll utilize your technical skills in our agile environment to develop next‑generation technologies through our web applications and e‑commerce sites. You will be empowered to make an immediate impact by creating high‑volume, scalable solutions and work with teams to iterate on features quickly and efficiently. From the back‑end supply and database functions to new user interfaces for more than 140 branded travel sites, there is no shortage of opportunity for technical innovation at Expedia Group.
• Design, implement, and test security‑focused software components and services under the guidance of more experienced security engineers, contributing to well‑scoped features that enhance the security posture of Expedia Group’s systems.
• Deploy and manage applications and services in multi‑cloud infrastructure.
• Develop clean, maintainable code that follows secure coding practices, including use of input validation, proper authentication and authorization patterns, and adherence to standard security guidelines.
• Participate in low‑level system design, API design, and data modeling with a security lens, helping translate security and privacy requirements into technical solutions for services and applications.
• Assist in identifying, reproducing, and fixing security vulnerabilities or misconfigurations by applying fundamental data structures, algorithms, and problem‑solving techniques.
• Collaborate with security, software engineering, and infrastructure teams to understand requirements, review designs, and support implementation of security controls, monitoring, and guardrails across services and platforms.
• Learn and work with AI‑driven systems, tools, or workflows used for security (such as anomaly detection, automated triage, or secure coding assistants), including safely integrating and operating AI/ML‑enabled solutions that improve detection, prevention, and response outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be available to commit to the full program dates: May24th–July30th or June21st–August27th
• Must be graduating with an undergraduate or master’s degree in a technical subject (e.g.e.g. ComputerScience, InformationTechnologyetc.) between December2027 and July2028
• Must be willing to relocate to city of job location if outside commuting distance
• Must commit to full‑time hours every week for the duration of the internship
• Must be graduating from university in the same country of internship location
• Must have no more than 2 years of professional experience in a similar role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Helpful to be familiar with basic concepts of at least one programming or scripting language (e.g.Java,C/C++,Python,C#)
• Helpful to have knowledge of data structures, algorithms and OOP concepts
• Helpful to have effective communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of partners (e.g., internal, external, technical, non‑technical people)
• Helpful to have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
• Helpful to have knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS and DNS
• Helpful to understand operating system concepts, particularly Linux and Windows
• Helpful to be familiar with authentication and authorization concepts

What We Offer:

• The compensation for this position in Seattle is $45 per hour for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and $51 per hour for candidates with a Master’s degree. As this is an intern role, this compensation is fixed.
• Hybrid Work Policy
• Travel discounts
• Opportunity to receive a full‑time permanent offer after graduation and 12 months of customized support from our Emerging Talent & Careers team
• Community support through Expedia Group’s Inclusion Business Groups
• Relocation support (if eligible)

Benefits and perks Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Important notice Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/.

Equal Opportunity

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E‑Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization. Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) is the global travel marketplace with one purpose: to help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. Expedia Group™ connects travelers, partners, and advertisers through its trusted brands, leading technology, and rich first‑party data, delivering predictive, personalized experiences that shape the future of travel. Expedia Group’s ecosystem includes three flagship consumer brands – Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and Vrbo® – the largest B2B travel business, and a premier advertising network. Guided by an experienced and passionate global team, Expedia Group helps millions of travelers in more than 70 countries explore the world with confidence and ease.

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident about who they are. We do not send job offers via email, or any other messaging tools, to individuals we have not had prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. Our official careers website, where you can to find and apply for job openings, is here.