Software Engineering Apprenticeship Programme

About Skyscanner

Everyone loves travelling, but planning is not without its challenges ✈️. That’s why we’ve spent 20 years building tools that turn travel-planning chaos into a breeze. Today, around 160 million travellers count on us every month to skip the whole “47 browser tabs open” phase and find flights, cars, and hotels quickly and easily.

Joining Skyscanner means becoming part of a global brand that’s striving to become the planet’s go-to travel hack accessible for all 🌍.

Our vision? To be the world’s number one travel ally. (Ambitious? Yes, but, hey, that’s what got us here)

 

About the role:

We’re launching our Modern Apprenticeship Programme in Software Engineering: a brand-new pathway into tech for people ready to learn, build and start their career without taking the traditional university route.

Based in our Glasgow office, you’ll join Skyscanner as a full-time employee on an 18-month fixed-term contract while working towards an SVQ Level 8 in Software Development. You’ll spend four days a week embedded in engineering teams, with one protected learning day dedicated to your qualification and development.

 

What you’ll be doing:

• Learning by building: You’ll develop real software engineering skills while contributing to work that helps millions of travellers explore the world more easily.
• Joining engineering teams: You’ll spend four days a week working alongside Skyscanner engineers, learning how modern tech teams plan, build, test and ship.
• Studying with support: You’ll work towards an SVQ Level 8 in Software Development with QA, with dedicated learning time built into your week.
• Getting to know Skyscanner: You’ll take part in structured onboarding covering our tools, teams, ways of working and all the “what does that acronym mean?” essentials.
• Building professional confidence: You’ll grow your communication, teamwork and workplace skills through tailored development and support.
• Learning safely and steadily: You’ll have regular check-ins, mentoring and guidance from managers, teams and our Emerging Talent crew.
• Helping shape the future: As part of our first pilot cohort, your experience will help us build an even better apprenticeship pathway for future talent.

 

About you:

• Curious about technology: You’re excited by software engineering and keen to understand how great digital products are built.
• Some academic foundations help: You must have National 5 qualifications in Maths and English, plus at least one Higher qualification.
• Problem-solving minded: You enjoy figuring things out, whether that’s spotting patterns, fixing bugs or making something work better.
• Collaborative by nature: You like learning with others, sharing ideas and being part of a team.
• Open to feedback: You’re comfortable trying, learning, improving and occasionally discovering that the computer was right all along.
• Excited to start your career: Due to apprenticeship funding requirements, applicants must be aged 16 or over at the start of the programme.

 

Our recruitment process:

1. Apply online: Tell us a bit about yourself, and why this opportunity caught your eye.
2. What Happens Next: If your application catches our eye, you’ll be invited to a virtual chat with our Early Careers team. 
3. Final Step: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in person Discovery Day on 4th or 5th August. Through a series of collaborative and practical activities, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate your curiosity and approach to problem-solvingThe day is designed to focus on your potential, giving you a real feel for life at Skyscanner while helping us get to know you.

Key dates to know: Applications open on 1 June 2026 and close on 6 July 2026, so don’t leave it to the last minute. 

Salary: £25,000 per annum

 

What it’s like here

We are the real deal— no corporate gloss, no empty promises. Just a team of genuinely curious, caring humans ❤️building things that help travellers explore the world a little easier.

Skyscanner is made up of brilliant humans from every corner of the world. We believe travel makes the world better — and that the same is true of our diverse teams. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and products that are accessible to all.

 

Sound like your kind of adventure? 🚀 Apply now and help us shape the future of travel.

We’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations for interviews, and/or wish to apply under the Disability Confident scheme, please let your recruiter know. If you’d like more information on any of our policies, such as hybrid working or Parental Leave policies (typically we pay a minimum of 24 weeks birth parent/maternity leave globally), our recruitment team can provide more information on these.