Job Posting Title:

WDI Software Developer Intern, Summer 2026

Req ID:

10148308

Job Description:

About our Program: Magic is Within You

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research arm of The Walt Disney Company’s (TWDC) Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, the talented 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.

We are seeking dedicated software developer interns to develop apps, platforms, tools and technologies that enable and empower the design and development of upcoming attractions and experiences!

What you will do

As a Software Developer Intern within Walt Disney Imagineering, you will be working with the best of the best! In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain software that helps solve unique and complex problems within our ecosystem of apps through design, implementation and testing.
• Work and collaborate with experienced software developers and leaders on projects and initiatives.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge and experience with modern software development practices, including version control and workflow management tools including JIRA, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.
• Experience with C/C++
• Experience with JavaScript (Node & Vue)
• Proven technical writing, documentation, and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rails/Go, .NET, Python, or Unreal
• Experience with MS Visual Studio
• Experience with ShotGrid Pipeline Development, AutoDesk Maya, Motion Builder, AutoCAD Touch Designer, Motion Builder, Unity and/or BIM
• Eager to learn new programming languages and work within complicated systems.

Required Education

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, in an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study

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 Glendale, CA area
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through Aug/Sept 2026

The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL or 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.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI R&D and Tech Studio

Job Posting Primary Business:

R&D and Tech Studio (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Technology Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-04-15