Industrial Light & Magic · 6 hours ago
Industrial Light & Magic, Graduate Media Systems Engineer Intern, Summer 2026
San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$30.40/hr - $30.40/hr
Start in 2026 SummerIndustrial Light & Magic is a part of The Walt Disney Company, focusing on innovative technologies in film and visual effects. The Graduate Media Systems Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience in post-production environments, supporting media systems engineers on various projects related to audio and video systems.
Film ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMotion Capture
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supporting and upgrading Prod Pod rooms, editorial suites, and 'View Rooms' (theaters used for visual effects review and approval)
Routine troubleshooting and maintenance for projection, OLED, editorial, and motion capture rooms
Assisting with departmental organization, equipment upkeep, and infrastructure improvements
Qualification
Required
Passion for film, visual effects, and immersive technology
Interest in audio/video engineering and studio operations
Willingness to be hands-on with equipment and technical tasks
Experience with at least one operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team
Self-motivated with a proactive, positive attitude
Strong organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
Pursuing a Graduate degree
Major or previous coursework in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Video Production, Communications or other field-related divisions
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
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Preferred
Understanding of professional and consumer audio/video signal flow
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
Skills in wiring, equipment installation, and cable management
Knowledge of basic computer networking principles
Familiarity with video compression (codecs, protocols, color spaces)
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
Industrial Light & Magic
Industrial Light & Magic creates visual effects for the motion picture commercial production and attraction industries. It is a sub-organization of Lucasfilm.
Founded in 1975
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rob Bredow
SVP, Chief Creative Officer
Patricia Wallace
Director, HR Business Partner
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