Glendale System Software Engineering Internship, Spring 2027

About this role

Job Posting Title: Glendale System Software Engineering Internship, Spring 2027 Req ID: 10158137 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 January 2027 – June 2027 . 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: 2026-08-24

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