Glendale System Software Engineering Internship, Spring 2027
About the Role & Program:
The Systems Software Engineering team ensures that the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts permeate and create happiness within Modeling, Simulation & Training.
What You Will Do:
As a Systems Software Engineering intern, you will have the unique opportunity to assist with a variety of projects within our software engineering department.
On any given day you might:
- 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
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- It would be great if you have/are familiar with:
- 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
Education:
- 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)
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
- 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
- Not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program