SDE intern Review

As a Software Development Engineering Intern, my day-to-day responsibilities closely mirror those of a full-time software engineer, giving me valuable exposure to professional development workflows. Each morning begins with a stand-up meeting where the team shares updates on what they worked on previously and what they plan to tackle next. This helps maintain alignment and fosters collaboration.
The bulk of my day is spent programming, whether that’s implementing new features, fixing bugs, or reviewing code. I also participate in occasional meetings, such as sprint planning, retrospectives, or technical discussions, which provide insight into broader project goals and team dynamics. Overall, the role has offered a well-rounded experience of working in a modern software engineering environment.

Yes, I was given a significant amount of responsibility during my internship. I joined a newly formed team and was tasked with building a user interface using React and TypeScript for an evolving internal API. I had a high level of ownership over the project, from initial design decisions to implementation, and the tool I developed is something the team will continue to use and build upon.
To support my frontend work and better understand the system, I also picked up several tickets on the backend and API. This helped me explore the codebase more deeply and allowed me to unblock parts of the frontend that depended on backend functionality. It was a great way to gain full-stack experience and contribute meaningfully across different layers of the application.

Yes, I’ve developed both new and existing skills during my internship. I already had experience with React and TypeScript, and this internship gave me the opportunity to build on that foundation by applying those skills in a professional setting, working on a real product with production-level code and team collaboration.
On the backend, I had a basic understanding of Spring, and during the internship I was able to deepen that knowledge while working with Kotlin. Although most of my work was focused on the frontend, I picked up a few backend and API-related tickets to support my project and unblock future frontend development. This helped me explore the codebase more thoroughly and gain a better understanding of how the system works end-to-end.

I received a great deal of support and guidance throughout my internship. The team I worked with was always keen to help and very approachable whenever I had questions or needed clarification. Even though the working model was hybrid, there were almost always people in the office, which made it easy to have quick conversations or get feedback in person.
Everyone was consistently happy to help, whether it was technical guidance, code reviews, or just general advice. This supportive environment made it much easier to learn, grow, and feel confident in contributing to the team.

The company culture and general atmosphere were really positive and supportive. The work-life balance was excellent, I felt that the workload was just right, never too much or too little, which made the experience enjoyable and not at all stressful. The work I was doing felt meaningful, and I could see how my contributions fit into the bigger picture.
The environment encouraged learning and collaboration, and people were always happy to help. Whether in the office or working remotely, the team maintained a friendly and approachable vibe, which made it easy to ask questions and feel part of the group.

I really enjoyed my summer working at Expedia Group. The work was engaging and meaningful, and I felt genuinely valued as part of the team. The balance between challenge and support made the experience rewarding without being stressful, and I appreciated the opportunity to contribute to something impactful while continuing to learn and grow. It was a great environment to develop both technically and professionally.

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