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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.
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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.​​​​​
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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

Learn more about our roles.

Associate Analysts at Southwest Airlines serve as a liaison between the Technology Team and the rest of our Company. They work together to solve complex business problems, always keeping our Customers top of mind! Successful Analysts are ready to join a Team-based environment that works across many disciplines.

With a goal of keeping costs low and enabling Southwest to continue offering our Legendary Customer Service, we’re looking for bold entry-level professionals ready to start a career with Heart. Join us as we achieve our Vision to be the world’s most loved, most efficient, and most profitable airline!

Preferred qualifications:
  • One year of work experience as an Analyst or relevant college coursework 
  • Demonstrated Leadership and initiative 
  • Strong analytical skills 
  • Creative problem-solving skills  

Interested in becoming an Associate Analyst at Southwest? Here's a list of some relevant degrees our Team is looking for:
  • Business 
  • Management Information Systems
  • Computer Science 
  • Information Systems 
  • Other related degrees
While working on full-scale product improvement and implementation projects, our Associate Software Engineers (ASWEs) are empowered to share new and innovative ideas daily. Our Team works together to connect People to what’s most important in their lives using technology and our ASWEs play an integral role in helping Southwest Airlines operate a reliable operation and provide world-class Hospitality!

Preferred qualifications:
  • One year of work experience as a Software Engineer, Developer, Architect, or relevant college coursework
  • One or more prior Software Engineering internships
  • Demonstrated Leadership and initiative
  • Strong organizational skills preferred 
  • Creative problem-solving skills

Interested in becoming an Associate Software Engineer at Southwest? Here's a list of some relevant degrees our Team is looking for:
  • Computer Science ​​​
  • Computer Engineering 
  • Information Systems 
  • Engineering 
  • Business 
  • Information Technology 
  • Other related degrees
Our Associate System Engineers evaluate, develop, install and implement functionally appropriate, technically sound, and well-integrated systems that impact millions of Customers and tens of thousands of Employees every day. As an Associate System Engineer, you have the opportunity to gain knowledge of how systems and data work together to achieve our Purpose to connect People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel!

Preferred qualifications:
  • One year of work experience as a Software Engineer, Developer, Architect, or relevant college coursework
  • One or more prior Software Engineering internships
  • Demonstrated Leadership and initiative 
  • Strong organizational skills preferred 
  • Creative problem-solving skills  

Interested in becoming an Associate System Engineer at Southwest? Here's a list of some relevant degrees our Team is looking for:
  • Computer Science 
  • Computer Engineering 
  • Information Systems 
  • Engineering 
  • Business 
  • Information Technology 
  • Other related degrees

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
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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
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