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Software Engineer (UI-UX) Summer 2026 Intern

Southwest Airlines
United States, Texas, Dallas
Oct 07, 2025
Department: Technology Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: Summer 2026 Software Engineer (UI/UX) Intern Please print/save the job description because it won't be available after you apply. To be considered, please ensure that you attach a resume to your application. We ask that you apply with your personal email address rather than your school email (.edu) so we can stay connected about future roles at Southwest. Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. We entrust our Interns working in Technology to make an impact on their Team in real-time projects, work collaboratively with other Technology Interns and workgroups. The Software Engineer (UI/UX) Intern works within the Technology Department and supports the Crew Technology Team, which designs products for an effortless and engaging user experience. They'll collaborate closely with Product Teams, Engineering Teams, and our User Research Team to turn insights into impacts. The Software Engineer Intern is an excellent communicator and storyteller who is ready to help contribute to the future of Southwest's Technology. Additional Details This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel fortrainings, meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in an approved remote location, away from our Corporate Campus. Please note, while this is a remote position, there islimitedgroup of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locationsare:Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, New Hampshire New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming, and Puerto Rico. If you currently reside in an ineligible location, you may relocate to an eligible location and be considered for an internship. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Software Engineer Intern may include but are not limited to: Analyze, design, write program code, test, document, and implement functionally appropriate, technically sound, and well-integrated application systems in accordance with Customer requirements, and organizational methodologies and standards. Respond to production problems and implement immediate resolution efforts across technology areas. Maintain awareness of technology trends in the area of responsibility. Meet commitments and deliverables related to participating in projects. Ability to assist in user research activities, including interviews, surveys, and user testing Collaborate with UX and product teams to brainstorm solutions and generate design ideas. Create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes under the guidance of senior designers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, Customer service-oriented environment with a high regard for hospitality. Demonstrate programming aptitude and ability for logical and abstract thinking. Time Commitment and Pay Required: Full-time, 40 hours a week. Must maintain a consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8 hours per day. Program Dates: May 19 - August 7, 2026. $25-$29 per hour, corresponding with progress toward degree (students with more completed semesters may qualify for higher rates within the range). Stipends may be offered based on eligibility and program criteria To apply, you must submit your application and upload a resume for each role online at www.southwest.com/careers. We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need accommodation at any point in the hiring process due to a disability, you may email the Accommodations Team or call 877-792-4792. Education High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education required. Progress towards a degree, major, or minor in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a similar degree. Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred. To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship. 1-2 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred. Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application. Experience Preferred: Exposure to or completion of UI/UX training. Preferred: Familiarity with design tools such as Figma and Miro. Preferred: Portfolio or examples of coursework/projects demonstrating UX design skills. Preferred: Knowledge of Agile or Scaled Agile (SAFe) methodologies. Preferred: Basic knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, technologies, and technical options. Preferred: Ability to stay organized and manage multiple and concurrent assignments under tight deadlines. Preferred: Previous internship or work experience as a Software Engineer or UI/UX Designer within the past 12 months. Preferred: Classroom and/or industry experience delivering presentations in a group setting. Preferred: Works well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous, and compassionate. Basic Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process. As an Intern, you can expect to: Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel). Interns will be provided with any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.