Technology Summer 2025 Internships

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, make progress to achieve Company initiatives, and deliver on our Company Purpose of connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, all while having fun and developing yourself as a future professional.  
 
As an Intern, you can expect to:   

Join Southwest as a Summer 2025 Intern, with a 12-week internship lasting from May 20th to August 8th, 2025. 

Work fully remote, with opportunities to connect with your Team and other workgroups virtually and potential to travel to visit our Corporate Campus in Dallas, Texas. 

There is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. 

If you currently reside in an ineligible state, you may relocate to an eligible state and be considered for an internship 

Dedicate 40 hours each week to your internship responsibilities and tasks.  

Receive hourly pay of $31 and receive a one-time $2,000 stipend (Paid $1,000 on first paycheck and $1,000 at midpoint of internship) 

Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).  

Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.  

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.  

Cybersecurity Intern: Demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is skyrocketing and demand is expected to grow significantly in the foreseeable future. As a cybersecurity professional, the intern will be working daily to keep Southwest Airlines secure and will constantly be facing new and engaging challenges. Incident Response analysts defend Southwest's network against cyber threats and use investigative methods to identify root causes, while Threat Intelligence analysts collect and process data on threat actors to understand their motives, targets, and attack behaviors to better understand ongoing attacks or predict future threats.   

Software Engineer Intern: The Intern will work full-time as a Software Engineer within the Technology Department. The Intern will have the opportunity to work with Teams that include Tech Platforms and Architecture, People and Finance, Tech Ops, Ground Ops, and EID.   

Build, produce and develop solutions for stakeholders throughout the airline    

Perform Code Reviews     

Help deploy developed and tested code    

Support Development and Production Environments    

Continuous learning of new technologies and techniques   

Systems Engineer Intern: As a System Engineer Intern on this team, you'll get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, working on a scale that most IT professionals only dream of. You'll be part of a team that ensures the smooth running of our vast infrastructure, tackling real-world challenges and implementing solutions that have immediate, visible impact. This role is perfect if you're looking to turbocharge your career in tech. You'll gain expertise in Linux systems, automation, and large-scale operations – skills that are in high demand across the industry. Plus, you'll work with a team of seasoned professionals who are eager to mentor the next generation of tech talent! 

Technology Analyst Intern: The Intern will work full-time as a Technology Analyst within the Technology Department. The intern will have the opportunity to join Teams that include Air Operations, Customer and Commercial, Infrastructure & Services, People & Finance.   

Understand technology frameworks and stakeholder needs    

Document requirements and assist in prioritizing technical work    

Gain alignment with stakeholders    

Proactively identify and resolve risks and issues    

Analyze problems and data to make informed recommendations   

Basic Qualifications:  

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required  

Must be at least 18 years of age  

Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986  

You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process  

This position requires authorization to work in the United States as a permanent employee without sponsorship now or in the future  

Education:    

Progress towards degree, major, or minor in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business OR 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  

At least one semester remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred     

Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application  

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge/Work Style:    

These depend on the specific type of technology internship you complete. Please see the job description on our career site for more detailed information.    

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.    

Basic knowledge of business analysis, process modeling and redesign is preferred.    

Basic knowledge of technical environment required.    

Exposure to Agile methodologies preferred.    

Fundamental understanding of project management techniques.     

Problem solving ability and strong written/verbal communications skills required.    

Ability to stay organized and manage multiple and concurrent assignments under tight deadlines.    

Previous internship experience within the past 12 months preferred.    

Experience solving business problems in a capstone or case competition preferred.      

Works well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous and compassionate.     

Time Commitment and Pay:   

Required: Full-time 40hrs a week   

Must maintain a consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8hrs per day   

Program Dates: May 20 – August 8, 2025  

$31 per hour + $2,000 one-time stipend (Paid $1,000 on first paycheck and $1,000 at midpoint of internship)  

To apply, you must submit your application and upload a resume for each role online at  https://careers.southwestair.com/c/campus-reach-jobs 

 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.