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 we're looking for...
An intern developer to assist with programming tasks and technical responsibilities within the Technology Studio. This Studio is a group of technologists working within Imagineering to create and deploy software and software/hardware integration tools to help increase the capabilities of Imagineering art and design practice.
What You Will Do
Perform digital pipeline tools development for 3D content creation including theme-park visualizations, animated animatronic animations, ride vehicles, simulated projectors, and other dynamic show elements
Troubleshoot and support previously built software products and/or proof-of-concepts
Engage with designers and artists to better support them and gather new requirements
Required Qualifications & Skills
What you bring to the role...
Programmingproficiencyin both higher-level scripting languages such as Python and lower-level compiled languages such as C/C++ Strong communicationskills (written and spoken)
Ability to learn new APIs and SDKs quickly
Autodesk Maya and/orMotionBuilderscripting and API (C++/Python/OpenMayaAPI) development experience
UI/UX prototyping or programming experience and/or tools (PyQT,Qt,Wx, CSS)
3D math skills and computer graphics programming experience (OpenGL/DirectX)
Understanding of digital art pipeline for VFX and/or video games
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Experience with:
3D Animation rigging
Robotics programming
CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent)
Physics based simulation (Simulink, ANSYS)
Developing cross-platform software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
Computer hardware and input devices
Game engine development (game logic, plugin, core engine)
Education
Currently enrolled as aJunior or higher in an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Computer Science, InteractiveMediaor similar field
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 or 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
Florida Housing
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here .
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL 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:
Job ID: 10146129
Location: Glendale,California
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
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