Co-op, IT - Software Engineering - ATL (Spring 2026)

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

IT Transformation
Software Engineering
Reliability Engineering
Payments
TPF
DMS
DFP
International Sales
Business Transformation
Curriculum
Spring Framework
ATL
Management
Computer Science
Software Development
Electrical Engineering
Management Information Systems
Data Science
Data Analysis
Operations Research
Cyber Security
Business Management
Analytical Skill
Communication
Work Ethic
Energy
Cloud Computing
Agile
Computer Hardware
Adobe AIR
Sprint
Python
Amazon Web Services
Decision-making
Leadership
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Innovation
Mobile Applications
Web Applications
Messaging
Database
Big Data
Artificial Intelligence
Information Security
UI
Cloud Security

Job Details

College Co-op roles in Delta's IT department offer a chance to become part of our journey to make technology a competitive advantage for the company. Join us to help accelerate our IT transformation to continue leading the industry as we change the way we work. We embrace new technology and ideas to create meaningful and innovative solutions that help Delta better connect the world. Delta IT employees are thinkers, doers, and innovators. We are proactive, collaborative and deliver impact to our customers. If this sounds like you, apply for an opportunity to join our team as a College Co-op!
College co-ops will be assigned to work on an IT team based on the availability of opportunities and the matching of skills and career interest. Specific responsibilities will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview. Examples of IT teams include:

Software Engineering (Performance & Reliability Engineering; Channels/Servicing/Enterprise Payments/Customer Comm; AI/Automation & Omni Channel Technology; Flight Ops / Crew Onboard Services / TPF Ops Apps; TechOps, DMS & DFP; Corporate Technology; Global Sales, DLV & Engineering Services; PAX Movement / Cargo / Airport Ops / Bag Management)

Information Security

Enterprise Technology (RAISE)

Revenue Technology & Data Analytics

Business Transformation

Program Structure

This is two-semester alternating Co-Op program. Students must complete all rotations before graduation:
  • Spring 2026
  • Fall 2026

Note: Students must not take academic classes during Co-Op semesters. Please confirm with your university and academic advisor that this schedule aligns with your curriculum.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Must be able to commit to work full time, 40 hours per week, for a total of 2 rotational semesters (work at Delta during the Spring 2026 semester (January 12 - May 1, 2026), go to school during the summer 2026 semester, then return to Delta to work Fall 2026 semester (August 17 - December 11, 2026).

Be willing to work onsite in the Atlanta, GA (ATL) headquarters office. Most teams work a partially onsite / partially remote (hybrid) work schedule with management approval.

Be an undergrad college student with a 2.5 GPA or higher and have completed at least 2 years in a college program. Degree emphasis should be in Computer Science, Software Development, Systems/Industrial/Electrical Engineering, Management Information Systems, Data Science, Data Analytics/Operations Research, Cyber Security, Business Management or a related field

Ideal candidates have strong analytical, leadership, written and verbal communication skills and a good work ethic

Be able to work well with a diverse group of people and consistently make safety and security of self and others a priority

Have an interest in solving complex problems and be willing to invest time and energy to overcome roadblocks

Possess an awareness of cloud technology, Agile methodologies, Software Dev Lifecycles, and/or PC hardware components and maintenance

Be able to conduct yourself in a mature manner and be comfortable working in a business casual work attire environment

Be interested in working for Delta Air Lines after graduation if presented with an opportunity and a full time job offer

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

Ability to code, be familiar with the structure of Development teams/squads, sprints, taking stories off backlogs, etc.

Some positions require familiarity with Python, AWS, and having some understanding of Information Security

Ability to digest large amounts of data and information and succinctly explain what can be learned from the data and how it can support decision making

Desire to learn leadership techniques and best practices in problem solving and conflict resolution to enable innovation and progress on difficult to solve challenges faced by our customers

Have a passion for working on technologies such as Mobile apps, Enterprise Web apps, APIs, Messaging, Databases, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence

Additional Best Practices

In this role:

You should be able to listen and learn from people with many different perspectives

You should be flexible and able to handle shifting priorities that come from the needs of the business

You should be high performing and interested in driving for results

You should be willing to be mentored as a method to grow and improve

AN EXAMPLE OF ASSIGNED WORK: On the Information Security team, the co-op will contribute by working on bug fixes in the CDART product, adding new functionality to the CDART core engine and to the CDART user interface. The co-op may add new functionality to control connectors within CDART to test for security effectiveness, view serverless vulnerabilities in Wiz that are associated to Cloud Security Engineering products, identify the appropriate fix for each vulnerability, update dependencies to remediate vulnerabilities and deploy the remediated code to production.
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