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We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.\nWhy Join Us?\nTo shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.\nWe provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.\nAre you graduating from university in 2028 and interested in exploring a future career in Software Development?\nExpedia Group’s Career Discovery Program is an insight program designed for students who want to learn more about software development careers in a globaltraveltechnology business. Through this program,you’llgain exposure to our engineering community, hear from technical experts, build practical career skills, and grow your network ahead of future internship opportunities.\nThe program will include an in-person launch event in ourSeattle HQ office onTuesday, July 14th as well as monthly virtualwebinarsfocused on helping you prepare for internship applications and interviews.\nPlease note that this program is unpaid; however, catering will be provided for the in-person event.\nWhatYou’llDo\nLearn about Expedia Group, our businessandourpurposeand behaviors.\n\nGain insight into software development career journeys through anetworkingwith engineers and early careers talent.\n\nBe inspired through a software-focused tech talk led by one of our subject matter experts.\n\nExplore how Expedia Group engineers use AI tools and responsible experimentation to improve software development\n\nCollaborate in small groups to develop a solution to a real-world technical business challenge.\n\nMeet with the Emerging Talent & Careers team to gain advice on your future career steps.\n\nReceive support and development throughwebinars designed to support youbeyond the program, leading up to internship applications opening.\n\nWho You Are\nYou are available to attend the in-person launch event in ourSeattle HQ officeand toparticipatein monthly virtual sessions fromAugust-October. If selected, the schedule will be provided to you closer to the date.\n\nYou are graduating from university in the same country as the program location.\n\nYou are studying for an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical subject, and expect to graduate between December 2027 and July 2028.\n\nYou are curious and motivated to potentially pursue a future career in software development.\n\nYou have an interest in technology and the travel industry.\n\nWhy Join the Program\nBuild your network by connecting with fellow students and Expedia Group employees.\n\nGain insight into our inclusive culture and experience our office environment in person.\n\nDevelop your technical and professional skills while learning more about software development careers.\n\nBuild confidence and strengthen your readiness for future internship applications.\n\nNext Steps\nApply now.Our Emerging Talent & Careers team will review applications, and suitable applicants may be invited to complete acoding assessment to assess basic foundational skills.Final outcomes will be shared byweek of June 23rd.\nExpedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision,paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.\nAccommodation requests\nIf you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.\nWe are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.\nExpedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. © 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50\nEmployment 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 who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.\nExpedia 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. 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