1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.

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Job Posting Title: Glendale System Software Engineering Internship, Fall 2026 Req ID: 10139800 Job Description: 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. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, CA area. The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 – December 2026. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship. 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 Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program Additional Information: • 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 The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in CA is $31.00 /hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in CA is $36.00/hr. 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 Job Posting Segment: Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing Job Posting Primary Business: Global Engineering & Technology (WSHES) Primary Job Posting Category: Engineering Intern, Other Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-01-26 Learn more about us.