WDI Platform Engineering Intern, Summer 2026
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10143522 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 16/03/2026Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Program
Be a part of an innovative team and culture…
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
The WDI Tech Studio Platform Engineering Internship provides a distinguished opportunity to collaborate with the IT Infrastructure Department, supporting the readiness and operational reliability of systems and services intended for production use. The selected intern will actively participate in the evaluation and testing of emerging products and technologies deployed by WDI Glendale’s VFX, R&D, and associated departments, functioning as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team. Further responsibilities encompass assistance with comprehensive infrastructure audits, involvement in both back-end and front-end technology refresh initiatives, and substantive contributions to operational enhancement through the development of automation scripts, critical review of existing services and procedures, and the presentation of findings to the team.
What You Will Do
· Provide technical support to onsite operations at Glendale and as required, to remote operations in Anaheim.
· Contribute to routine operational activities, including inventory management, support ticket resolution, and general issue troubleshooting.
· Assist with the maintenance and administration of systems and infrastructure encompassing storage, servers, and essential services in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.
· Support the execution of infrastructure audits and the planning and realization of technology refresh cycles.
· Design and implement scripts to automate operational processes and address technical challenges.
· Conduct evaluations of current services and procedures, document findings, and propose recommendations for enhancement to the team.
Required Skills & Qualifications.
· Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication.
· Proven interpersonal acumen and the capacity to collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
· Exceptional time management abilities, with demonstrated competence in multitasking and prioritization.
· Ability to operate efficiently both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
· Proficiency in server hardware components, including the capacity to perform repairs and basic troubleshooting.
· Experience with multiple operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
· Familiarity with programming concepts and practical experience with scripting languages such as shell/bash or Python.
· Knowledge of databases, networked storage solutions, and virtualization technologies is considered advantageous.
Education:
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree 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
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Approximate dates of the internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $31 per hour for undergraduate and $36 per hour for graduate. 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.
Sur Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.