Booking.com Compass
Helping students and recent graduates navigate their early and evolving careers
Shape the future of travel technology with Booking.com Compass Programme
Whether you’re seeking an apprenticeship, internship or graduate role, let our Compass framework be your guide. By working at one of the world’s leading travel companies, you can be part of the future of travel technology. Our Booking.com community is here to support you on your journey with development opportunities, hands-on training, practical experience and mentorship.
What is your best asset? Discover your strongest skill set and jump on the right career path.
What is your best asset? Discover your strongest skill set and jump on the right career path.
Our Booking.com Compass programmes
Software Engineering Grads - Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Duration: 12 month rotational programme
Eligibility: 2026/2027 graduation from a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master
Start Date: September 2027
Applications will open on January 4th, 2027.
Duration: 12 month rotational programme
Eligibility: 2026/2027 graduation from a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master
Start Date: September 2027
Applications will open on January 4th, 2027.
Finance Interns - Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Duration: 5-6 month programme
Eligibility: Be enrolled in a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master for the entire duration of the internship.
Start Date: February 2027 or September 2027
Applications will open for the February programme on October 12th, 2026.
Duration: 5-6 month programme
Eligibility: Be enrolled in a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master for the entire duration of the internship.
Start Date: February 2027 or September 2027
Applications will open for the February programme on October 12th, 2026.
Software Engineering Interns - Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Duration: 9-week programme
Start Date: July 2027
Eligibility: Be enrolled in a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master (graduating in 2028).
Applications will open on October 12th, 2026.
Duration: 9-week programme
Start Date: July 2027
Eligibility: Be enrolled in a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master (graduating in 2028).
Applications will open on October 12th, 2026.
Software Engineering Grads - Shanghai
Location: Shanghai
Duration: 12-month rotational programme
Start Date: September 2027
Eligibility: 2026/2027 graduation
Applications will open on October 12th, 2026.
Duration: 12-month rotational programme
Start Date: September 2027
Eligibility: 2026/2027 graduation
Applications will open on October 12th, 2026.
Data Science & Analytics Grads - Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Duration: 12-month programme (non-rotational)
Start Date: September 2027
Eligibility: 2026/2027 graduation from a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master
Applications will open in February 2027.
Duration: 12-month programme (non-rotational)
Start Date: September 2027
Eligibility: 2026/2027 graduation from a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master
Applications will open in February 2027.
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Find your place at Booking.com
Whether at our Amsterdam HQ, Manchester or Shanghai, our apprenticeships, internships and graduate programmes partner you with talented mentors as you develop your skills. Once completed, we’ll help you level up with an offer of a permanent role, so you can get your career in travel tech off to a flying start.
If you have questions about our programmes, you can reach out to us at graduates@booking.com or sign up to our Early Careers Talent Network for special access to our job opportunities and upcoming events.
If you have questions about our programmes, you can reach out to us at graduates@booking.com or sign up to our Early Careers Talent Network for special access to our job opportunities and upcoming events.