WDI Ride Control Software Intern, Summer 2026
About The Position
Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs, and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. Perform Attraction based Software Engineering activities related to WDI ride control systems. As a member of our Agile-based Software development team, work through the complete Software Development Lifecycle to deliver our next exciting Attraction. As part of your role, design, develop, and test real-time safety-critical systems and software: support requirements development, model the software architecture, and design, code, integrate and test in adherence to WDI Ride Standards. You will define, analyze, and validate deterministic solutions for large-scale, fail-safe motion control systems. Potential areas of contribution: Develop and refine Software requirements Develop Software Processes & Testing Infrastructure Define Control Software Architecture Develop Software Detailed Design Specifications Work Software Test Strategies and Test Plans Support Theory of Operation refinement Software Design Documentation Debug / Software Integration Test 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Responsibilities
- Perform Attraction based Software Engineering activities related to WDI ride control systems.
- Work through the complete Software Development Lifecycle to deliver our next exciting Attraction.
- Design, develop, and test real-time safety-critical systems and software: support requirements development, model the software architecture, and design, code, integrate and test in adherence to WDI Ride Standards.
- Define, analyze, and validate deterministic solutions for large-scale, fail-safe motion control systems.
- Develop and refine Software requirements
- Develop Software Processes & Testing Infrastructure
- Define Control Software Architecture
- Develop Software Detailed Design Specifications
- Work Software Test Strategies and Test Plans
- Support Theory of Operation refinement
- Software Design Documentation
- Debug / Software Integration Test
Benefits
- medical
- financial
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
