WDI Show Control Software Intern (California), Summer/Fall 2026

The Walt Disney Company•Glendale, CA

1d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. The approximate date of this internship is May/June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA.

Requirements

Scientific or real-time programming skills (PLC’s, C/C++/Visual C, C#, Python/JavaScript/Ruby)
Technologies experience (.Net, PowerShell, Unity / Unreal, Chef, MatLab, Windows / Software Deployment Knowledge)
Problem analysis and resolution skills
Understanding of software engineering principles
Understanding of control systems and software systems
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university, earning a degree or equivalent in engineering or science discipline
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 program.
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship

Nice To Haves

1 year relevant work experience or internship
Experience with human interface devices (touchscreens, Kinect, real world sensing)
Broadcast engineering or film industry tools development
Knowledge of WDI Standards and/or Industry Standards
Understanding of circuits, relays, and serial communication
Electronic Engineering or Computer Science degree

Responsibilities

Develop software for guest interactive systems, leading the software effort for “small” projects, or participating as a member of a software team for projects involving more than one engineer
This includes developing and reviewing system requirements; assisting in developing software specifications, and system architectures; designing software at a module level, producing data flow diagrams, and/or other design documentation; and developing code and software test plans
Also includes participating in software and system testing efforts, producing software documentation at a level that will allow other software engineers to maintain the system, producing user documentation to describe system operation, and releasing software
Keep abreast of new technologies/methodologies that could reduce the cost of developing or maintaining systems
Provide input to software engineering manpower and schedule planning for personal activities in support of estimating activities
Provide input to interface requirements between controls and show mechanical and audio element
Develop and review specifications, scopes of work, Test and Adjust plans and procedures
Verify software performance against requirements
Review final Test and Adjust and acceptance testing documentation against deliverables
Support Show System operator and maintenance training
Present project updates to Functional and Project Management
Initiate and maintain extensive contact with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies