Junior Software Engineer, Booking.com
Graduate Programme 2026
Leading travel accommodation and experiences marketplace
Be an early applicant
Leading travel accommodation and experiences marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To shape the future of travel through cutting edge technology, to make it easier for everyone to enjoy amazing experiences wherever they go.
Role
Who you are
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM-field. Note that your graduation date has to be in 2025 or 2026
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understanding of object-oriented code or Javascript and React
- A passion for travel and technology
- Be able to commit to attending our in-person final interview day (Assessment Centre) on a Friday (between February-April), 2026 in our Amsterdam HQ
- Graduate in 2026 or have graduated in 2025
- Be available to start a full time position for our 12 month programme mid- September 2026
- Be able to commute to our office in Amsterdam
What the job involves
- We know you’ve just started navigating your career journey. And we’re here to help. We promise it’s going to be fun and exciting!
- Launch your software engineering career with Booking.com's dynamic 12-month graduate programme
- Work alongside experts transforming the company from a single-product platform to a multi-service travel leader
- Collaborate with experienced engineers from day one, designing and delivering innovative travel solutions
- This programme prioritizes your growth with dedicated mentorship, an onboarding bootcamp, and rotations across our engineering business units, equipping you with world-class technical expertise
- Launch your career at a global leader in travel technology
- Master the fundamentals of software engineering alongside industry experts
- Gain practical experience building products used by millions
- Innovate and impact the travel landscape for millions
- Shape the future of travel through Software Engineering
- You'll play a pivotal role in crafting unforgettable travel experiences. By harnessing the power of data, you'll transform how travelers plan their adventures
- Collaborate with a team of engineers to craft, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions
- Coordinate for the end-to-end delivery of your projects
- Learn new technologies and stay ahead of the curve
- Contribute to the evolution of our engineering standard processes
- Write clear, concise, and comprehensive user documentation
Our take
Booking.com has established itself as a leading digital travel company. The company reaps the benefits of its status in the market and is currently in a stronger position than its up-and-coming competitors such as Expedia, Trivago and Trip.com. Airbnb represents the sharing economy and acts as a disruptive force in this market but still has ways to go to compete with Booking.com.
In recent years, there has been considerable growth in the number of travellers wishing to travel more sustainably. And Booking.com is well positioned to attract these consumers, having introduced a Travel Sustainable badge on their platform which over 100,000 properties have achieved for their sustainability efforts.
The company was originally founded with a core focus on hotels, and the platform now offers more than 31M accommodation listings. It has also expanded into different services, including flights, car rentals, and attractions.
Freddie
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Company benefits
- Health insurance
- Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
- Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Pension plan
- Annual paid time off
- Parental leave - 22 weeks
- Grandparent leave - 10 days
- Care leave - 10 days
- Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
- Anniversary leave
- Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
- Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
- Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
- Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
- Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
- Free access to online learning platforms
- Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
- Access to trainings and workshops
- Team development opportunities
- Local discount programs
- Game rooms in offices
- On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options
Company HQ
Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leadership
Glenn Fogel
(CEO)Previously Vice President at Morgan Stanley. They joined Booking Holdings in 2000 and have held several high profile and executive positions since. They are currently the President and CEO
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