Enterprise Technology & Data Software Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Job ID 10163862 Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Oct. 27, 2026

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Job Summary:

Job Requirements

The Walt Disney Company Enterprise Technology & Data organization’s mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. As an intern with the Enterprise Technology & Data team, you will join an organization that drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. Our team serves all domestic and international businesses across The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Studios, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, ESPN, ABC, Marvel Studios, and Pixar. As part of Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world.

About the Role & Program

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technology professionals to build and improve solutions that support The Walt Disney Company.

By applying to this internship, you will be considered for multiple teams and projects where you may gain experience in areas such as software development, artificial intelligence (AI), data, automation, cloud technology, emerging technologies, or system reliability. You’ll receive mentorship, contribute to meaningful projects, and have opportunities to share your work and learn from others.

The dates of this internship are May/June 2027 through August/September 2027.

Location:

Our Summer 2027 Software Engineering internships will be in-person based in one of our three hub locations:

Burbank, CA
Orlando, FL
Seattle, WA

What You Will Do

Collaborate with engineers, architects, product partners, and operations teams to understand requirements and translate business and technical needs into scalable software solutions.
Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and document software for applications, prototypes, APIs, data products, automation workflows, and engineering tools using technologies such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, and SQL.
Work with data and cloud technologies to support data integration, modeling, APIs, data discovery, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled applications.
Explore and apply AI and machine learning technologies, including generative AI, large language models, natural language processing, recommendation systems, AI agents, and AI-assisted development tools.
Contribute to cloud, DevOps, CI/CD, observability, AIOps, and reliability engineering practices, including monitoring, intelligent alerting, automation, APIs, and operational insights that support reliable and scalable services.
Follow software engineering and agile practices, including version control, testing, code reviews, coding standards, stand-ups, sprint planning, design discussions, and collaborative development.
Document technical approaches, incorporate feedback, demonstrate solutions, and present project progress, learnings, and results to team members and leadership.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Proficiency using at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C++, Node.js, or a comparable language.
Foundational knowledge of software engineering concepts, including data structures, algorithms, debugging, testing, and writing maintainable code.
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and experience working in, or an understanding of, a shared codebase.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate with others, ask questions, receive feedback, and seek assistance when needed.
Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and mentored team environment.
Ability to learn new tools, platforms, frameworks, and technical concepts.
Organizational skills and attention to detail when documenting work and communicating progress

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Exposure to databases or SQL.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Exposure to APIs, web services, containers, DevOps, or CI/CD concepts.
Interest or experience in AI, machine learning, generative AI, data engineering, automation, observability, or site reliability engineering.
Experience developing or presenting a technical project through coursework, hackathons, open-source contributions, personal projects, or internships.
Interest in using technology to solve business and customer challenges

Education

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related STEM field at an accredited college or university.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the below requirements:

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2027 through August/September 2027
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Fully available from Monday-Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this internship in Florida is $43 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

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Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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