Junior Software Engineer II - Graduate Programme 2026 (Amsterdam)
Role Description:
About Booking.com Compass
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! We’re a company of travel-obsessed, resourceful, dedicated people who work to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we can empower everyone to experience the world.
About the graduate programme
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.
This is your chance to:
- 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.
Responsibilities- 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.
- 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.
- A beautiful sustainable HQ Campus in Amsterdam, that offers on-site meals, coffee, and snacks.
- Impactful training and development, including in Java and professional growth in building software applications, software system design, technical incident management and architectural mentorship.
- Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programmes.
- An award winning company culture (Best Workplace for Women 2024 & In-house Recruitment Early Careers Award Finalists 2024)
- The opportunity to work on meaningful and exciting projects.
- The chance to make a real difference in the travel industry.
- Technical, behavioral and interpersonal competence advancement via on-the-job opportunities, experimental projects, hackathons, conferences and active community participation.
- 29 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Up to 10% pension matching
- Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products, upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3, and friends & family Booking.com discount vouchers.
In order to be eligible for this programme you need to:
- 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.
Inclusion at Booking.com:
Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.