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The Walt Disney Studios, Software Engineering Intern, Summer 2026

Job ID 10135086 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Oct. 27, 2025
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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

At Disney, storytelling and technology move together. The Studio Technology team builds the intelligent backbone that powers global content operations. We design cloud-native, AI-driven systems that help deliver Disney’s stories to audiences everywhere. Join us in shaping the future of media workflows, where automation, orchestration, and creative technology converge to redefine how stories are made and shared.

The Studio Technology Team seeks forward-thinking team members who are passionate about delivering a reliable and scalable product, enjoy working closely with business partners on both strategic and tactical challenges, and are excited about building and optimizing Business to Business systems for a seamless user experience. We pride ourselves in staying up to date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and approaches to software architecture.

What You Will Do:

Within the Software Engineering group, this intern will be expected to:

  • Build real products that matter: design, develop, and support backend services and APIs that help power the systems behind Disney’s global storytelling.
  • Collaborate across disciplines: partner with engineers, product managers, and media technologists to deliver features that improve workflows across the studio.
  • Experiment with modern AI and automation tools: explore how AI-assisted coding, testing, and orchestration can accelerate software development and media supply chain efficiency.
  • Contribute to cloud-native, event-driven microservices using technologies like Spring Boot, Node.js, and modern databases.
  • Learn by doing: engage in the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment, applying best practices for reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
  • See your work in action: help improve systems used by artists, producers, and content operations teams across Disney Studios.
  • Participate in agile team ceremonies (standups, demos, planning, retrospectives) and learn what modern engineering collaboration looks like at scale.
  • Share and grow: contribute to team learning sessions, tech talks, or internal documentation to strengthen collective knowledge and develop leadership skills.
  • Take ownership of a small proof-of-concept project: explore how new frameworks, data pipelines, or AI models could enhance Disney’s media workflows.

Candidates should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to work independently as self-starters, manage their time appropriately, and function well within a diverse team.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Experience programming in at least one of the following: Kotlin, Java, or JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot (for Java/Kotlin)
  • Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React or AngularJS.
  • Understanding of microservice architecture and RESTful API design.
  • Basic experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
  • Object-oriented programming skills.
  • Knowledge of design patterns and algorithms.
  • Solid communication skills – both written and verbal.
  • Ability to function well within a diverse team.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

  • Experience developing, deploying, or maintaining microservices in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Familiarity with tools for API documentation and testing (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman).
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Previous experience with backend performance optimization or troubleshooting.

Education:

  • Junior or Senior year preferred
  • Major or previous coursework in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program AND returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
  • Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization


The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $42.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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