Glendale System Software Engineering Internship, Spring 2027

1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package possible

Job summary

1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. invites students to join the Glendale System Software Engineering Internship for Spring 2027. This full-time six-month program runs January 2027 to June 2027 in Glendale, CA, requiring full availability for the duration.

You will contribute to diverse software projects within our Systems Software Engineering team. Responsibilities include building guest throughput models, constructing Hardware-In-The-Loop test beds, and advancing internal tools based

Qualifications

• Experience with Object Oriented Programming (C++/C#).
• Troubleshoot and resolve software errors and implement solutions.
• Familiar with CI tools like GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of software engineering projects.
• Contribute to guest throughput attraction models development.
• Help build Hardware-In-The-Loop test beds for attractions.
• Develop in-house tools using C++/C# frameworks.

Skills

OOP (C++/C#)

Troubleshooting

GitLab CI

Controls hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related

Tools

Development tools

Job description

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)

Job Posting Primary Job Posting Category:

Engineering Intern Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Learn more about us.