Walt Disney World Resort

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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