Glendale System Software Engineering Internship, Fall 2026 jobs in United States
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The Walt Disney Company · 9 hours ago

Glendale System Software Engineering Internship, Fall 2026

positionGlendale, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$31/hr - $36/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Fall

The Walt Disney Company is looking for a Systems Software Engineering intern to assist with various projects within their software engineering department. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of guest throughput attraction models and help build Hardware-In-The-Loop test beds for attractions.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of guest throughput attraction models
Help build Hardware-In-The-Loop test beds for attractions
Develop our in-house tools built off the C++ and C# framework

Qualification

C++C#Object Oriented ProgrammingGitlabControls hardwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointProject ownershipProfessional demeanorCommunication skillsLeadership skillsOrganization skills

Required

Experience with Object Oriented Programming, preferably C++ or C#
Ability to troubleshoot and assess software errors and implement solutions
Familiar with continuous integration tools like Gitlab
Experience with controls hardware
Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or related major
GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding)
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 Disney College Program
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines (for DX)
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available Monday thru Friday, PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Preferred

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
Professional demeanor, focused, articulate and well organized

Benefits

Medical
Financial
Other benefits

Company

The Walt Disney Company

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The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
dateFounded in 1923
location
Burbank, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$11B
Key Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Iger
CEO
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Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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