Software Engineer - Crew Scheduling Modernization

About the role

Department:

Technology

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

The Software Engineer supports the Crew Technology Team by developing and maintaining solutions that enable Southwest to efficiently schedule, manage, and recover Crew Members across the operation. They’ll design, develop, test, and implement scalable applications while supporting production issue resolution and system performance. They’ll contribute to the modernization of the Crew Scheduling platform, helping build next‑generation technology that enhances reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency. The Software Engineer leverages strong technical and problem‑solving skills to deliver innovative solutions that support Crew Members, strengthen operations, and improve the Customer experience.

Additional Details:

This role allows for voluntary remote work for the majority of your working time within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with occasional on-site presence at our Corporate Campus for training, meetings, and business needs. This role may also require limited travel for business purposes.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge and skills of software development and testing effectively to solve a range of problems

Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices

Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional departments to communicate project statuses and proposals

Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance

Determine and assess the needs of the user and then create software to meet the requirements

Identify and resolve issues that arise during the design, testing and maintenance processes using problem-solving skills

Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software

Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming

Mentor junior members on the team

Improve and expand technical capabilities by continuing their education thru reading, workshops, conferences, and/or communities of practice

May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Intermediate knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies obtained through formal training and / or work experience

Ability to demonstrate consistent knowledge application, skills of software development, and testing to solve a range of problems

Intermediate knowledge of at least one required programming language

Ability to partner, communicate, and negotiate with various Technology or partner Teams

Ability to analyze and manage large, complex, and vague Business or technical problems, articulating the problem or root cause, and translating the analysis into viable solution recommendations

Ability to take on multiple assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work

Ability to mentor others to do the same

Ability to develop, present and effectively communicate ideas and strategies to a variety of audiences

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or similar fields of study or equivalent advanced level experience

Experience

Required: Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in software engineering

Licensing/Certification

N/A

Physical Abilities

Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time

Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job

Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Must be able to travel and /or attend Company and non-Company facilities and remote locations such as remote-based offices as necessary

Pay & Benefits

Competitive market salary from $114,200-$126,900 per year* depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement. For eligible leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits you’ll love:

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)

Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**

Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***

Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)

Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time

**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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