About the Role & Team
Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research arm of The Walt Disney Company's Parks and Resorts segment. Representing more than 100 subject areas, the dedicated corps of Imagineers are responsible for the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships, and new media technology projects.
As part of the Technology Studio, we are looking for a versatile software developer intern to develop apps, platforms, tools, and technologies that enable and empower capabilities to build new experiences for guests around the world.
What You Will Do
As a Software Developer Intern within the Technology Studio, you will have the opportunity to:
-Develop & maintain software that helps solve unique and complex problems within our ecosystem of apps through design, implementation, and testing.
-Work with world-class creative teams and translate their ideas into ground-breaking technical capabilities.
-Work & collaborate with other software engineers, product teams, platform teams, creative teams, and leaders.
-Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and brainstorming sessions, and enjoy crafting magical experiences.
-Be a part of the magic-making process - sometimes that means helping to test out new ideas or new ways of bringing characters or stories to life; every day can be a unique and different adventure!
Required Qualifications & Skills
-Knowledge and experience with modern software development practices, including but not limited to applying code reviews, automated testing and coverage, SCA, version control, CICD, configuration management, and clear documentation.
-Keeps proficient in the industry, staying ahead of emerging solutions, technologies, and capabilities to produce effective solutions, as well as helping develop new insights and POCs.
-Proven technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
-Experience in at least one of C, C++, C#, JavaScript, or Python.
-Knowledge of AI models and MLOps standard methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
-Familiarity and/or experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, MS Visual Studio, and Language Models
-Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS or Azure
-Experience with analyzing, evaluating, developing, and updating AI models
-Experience working in a team environment and familiarity with Agile processes
-Proven ability to learn new software languages and work within sophisticated systems
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated within the past 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization
- Must provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Orlando, FL area or the Glendale, CA area.
- Must have reliable transportation to/from work
Additional Information
- The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2024 through Aug/Sept 2024
- The rate of pay for this internship is $40/hour
Florida Housing
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here .
The rate of pay for this internship is $40/hour.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Innovation is in the DNA of The Walt Disney Company. We not only embrace it, we translate it into experiences you can see and feel. From our groundbreaking work in advanced audio-animatronic robots featured in the Disney theme parks, to streaming services that are redefining entertainment, to inventing tools to create new worlds in our films — The Walt Disney Company has spent nearly 100 years immersing audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. When next generation technology meets talented people ready to tackle challenges still to be imagined, anything can happen.
Why Work With Us
Every technologist at Disney is essential to helping us create unforgettable experiences and innovative products. Our teams constantly spearhead innovation by incubating cutting-edge ideas into production-ready solutions. At Disney, you’ll make an impact you can see and feel with a team that both supports and challenges your thinking.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
