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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.

Our Booking.com Compass programmes

Software Engineering Grads - Amsterdam

Location: Amsterdam
Duration: 12 month rotational programme
Eligibility: 2025/2026 graduation
Start Date: September 2026
Applications will open on January 12th, 2026

Data Science & Analytics Grads - Amsterdam

Location: Amsterdam
Duration: 12 month programme
Eligibility: 2025/2026 graduation
Applications will open on February 9th, 2026

Software Engineering Interns - Amsterdam

Location: Amsterdam
Duration: 9 week programme
Eligibility: Be enrolled in a Dutch University in a Bachelor or a Master (graduating in 2027), and currently possess the right to work in the European Economic Area (EEA)
Start Date: July 2026
Applications Open: October 20th, 2025

Software Engineering Apprentices - Manchester

Location: Manchester
Duration: 4 year programme
Start Date: September 2026
Applications Open: January 2026

Software Engineering Grads - Shanghai

Location: Shanghai
Duration: 12 month rotational programme
Eligibility: 2025/2026 graduation
Start Date: September 2026
Applications Open: October 20th, 2025

Software Engineering Grads - Manchester

Location: Manchester
Duration: 12 month rotational programme
Eligibility: 2025/2026 graduation
Start Date: September 2026
Applications will open on January 12th, 2026

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.