Direct College Hire Opportunities

Advance your career in tech–from the classroom to Southwest^®.

We know the transition from a college campus to a corporate setting isn't always easy, but at Southwest Airlines^®, we give you the tools and encouragement to spread your wings.

Our Technology Direct College Hire Program is a pathway for recent college graduates and individuals who are early in their technology career to begin their professional growth journey. We want to help you develop lasting relationships while creating a meaningful career.

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Power up your tech career.

Innovative and cutting-edge technology, when paired with great training and support, makes Southwest the ideal place to start your career. Our focus in these areas supports efforts to continually modernize our operation.

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Cloud technology

Our planes are always in the clouds and so is our technology. We utilize cutting-edge cloud computing and API technology every day to connect our Passengers to what's important in their lives.

DevOps

DevOps is a culture and mindset that pervades our Technology Teams. As a practice, DevOps enables organizations to optimize speed and efficiency across technology functions. That mindset allows us to operate more effectively every day.

Tech stack

Our Technology Department is constantly growing and adding to our Tech Stack. Although not a complete list, common technologies used across our environments include:

Front end: React.Js, Angular, HTML, CSS, Javascript
Back end: Java, Spring (boot), Restful web services, Oracle
Mobile: Swift, Android, iOS, Native

Our Heart starts with our People.

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Cultivating camaraderie
beyond the Marines.

"Southwest provided the People and Culture that I was used to having around me while serving."

- Juan B., Senior Software Engineer

Juan's story

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Turning my passion into practice.

"Southwest has proven to be the perfect place for me—they equip me to reach my goals, find my best fit, and allow me to help others."

- Jimmy B., Technology Jr. Associate

Jimmy's story