Intern - E - commerce Software Engineering (summer 2026)

Internship Opportunity at Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines interns join teams throughout different departments and work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Interns also get the opportunity to network with fellow employees and company leaders through various intern events and programming. Interns receive unlimited standby travel benefits during their internship. This internship is for summer 2026. Our internships are full-time for 12 weeks, and we offer two program timelines to align with different academic calendars. The internship can be located in either SeaTac, WA or Honolulu, HI. If not already in the internship city, candidates will be required to relocate for the duration of the internship. Candidates will be asked to note their preferred location at time of application.

Role Summary

Become part of a dynamic environment that offers a hands-on internship experience. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic students to contribute toward key projects that support our business, community and cultural growth. Experience a work environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration and partnership.

Key Duties

• Receive, understand and clarify requirements from software development.
• Develop simple applications as directed, incorporating common services as appropriate.
• Continually seek to improve applications, including system performance, functionality, code efficiency and code defects.
• Maintain appropriate system documentation throughout the application life cycle, including design, development, test, support, change release and implementation documentation.
• Provide application support, including developing and implementing production application monitors, timely problem identification and resolution.
• Stay actively engaged in the technology industry and understand how evolving technologies can benefit our organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• Experience with software engineering.
• High degree of initiative, flexibility and the ability to multi-task.
• Can-do attitude and passion to solve complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Starting Rate

USD $30.00/Hr.

Total Rewards

Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air (flight processing fee may apply depending on the company being hired into and the airline being booked). Travel benefits begin on day one. Up to six employee choice travel credits.

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.