WDI Show Control Software Intern (California), Summer/Fall 2026
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10143305 Ubicación Glendale, California, Estados Unidos Business Walt Disney Imagineering Fecha de publicación 18/02/2026Detalles del empleo:
About the Role & Program
Be a part of an innovative team and culture…
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
The approximate date of this internship is May/June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA.
What You Will Do
A Show Software Engineering Intern who will work within the department that performs Software Engineering activities related to attractions, show and park/resort wide electronic systems. As an intern on the team you will have the opportunity to…
· Develop software for guest interactive systems, leading the software effort for “small” projects, or participating as a member of a software team for projects involving more than one engineer
· This includes developing and reviewing system requirements; assisting in developing software specifications, and system architectures; designing software at a module level, producing data flow diagrams, and/or other design documentation; and developing code and software test plans
· Also includes participating in software and system testing efforts, producing software documentation at a level that will allow other software engineers to maintain the system, producing user documentation to describe system operation, and releasing software
· Keep abreast of new technologies/methodologies that could reduce the cost of developing or maintaining systems
· Provide input to software engineering manpower and schedule planning for personal activities in support of estimating activities
· Provide input to interface requirements between controls and show mechanical and audio element
· Develop and review specifications, scopes of work, Test and Adjust plans and procedures
· Verify software performance against requirements
· Review final Test and Adjust and acceptance testing documentation against deliverables
· Support Show System operator and maintenance training
· Present project updates to Functional and Project Management
· Initiate and maintain extensive contact with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies
Required Qualifications & Skills
· Scientific or real-time programming skills (PLC’s, C/C++/Visual C, C#, Python/JavaScript/Ruby)
· Technologies experience (.Net, PowerShell, Unity / Unreal, Chef, MatLab, Windows / Software Deployment Knowledge)
· Problem analysis and resolution skills
· Understanding of software engineering principles
· Understanding of control systems and software systems
· Must possess a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
· 1 year relevant work experience or internship
· Experience with human interface devices (touchscreens, Kinect, real world sensing)
· Broadcast engineering or film industry tools development
· Knowledge of WDI Standards and/or Industry Standards
· Understanding of circuits, relays, and serial communication
Required Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university, earning a degree or equivalent in engineering or science discipline
Preferred Education
Electronic Engineering or Computer Science degree
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
· Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
· Be at least 18 years of age
· Possess unrestricted work authorization
· Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Additional Information
· Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
· Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $42 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.
Acerca de Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fundado en 1952 como WED Enterprises para diseñar y construir el primer parque temático del mundo, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) es donde la imaginación y la creatividad se combinan con tecnología de vanguardia para crear experiencias inolvidables. WDI es la fuerza creativa que imagina, diseña y construye todos los parques temáticos, resorts, atracciones y cruceros de Disney en todo el mundo. La fuerza única de Imagineering proviene de su equipo global diverso de profesionales creativos y técnicos, que se basan en el legado de narración de historias de Disney para ser pionero en nuevas formas de entretenimiento. Los Imagineers que practican esta combinación única de arte y ciencia trabajan en más de 100 disciplinas para guiar una idea desde la fase conceptual del “cielo azul” hasta el día de la inauguración.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirán consideración para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religión, color, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condición de militar o veterano, afección médica, información genética o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolución.