Show Control Software Intern: Real-Time Systems

Walt Disney Imagineering; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering in Florida is seeking a Show Software Engineering Intern to develop software for guest interactive systems and support show and park-wide electronic systems. You will lead software tasks on smaller projects or collaborate with a broader team.

The internship runs January 2027 to June 2027 and may be located in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL. Candidates should be enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing an engineering or science degree, and be willing to commit for the

Qualifications

• Scientific or real-time programming skills (PLC’s, C/C++/Visual C, C#, Python/JavaScript/Ruby).
• Technologies experience (.Net, PowerShell, Unity / Unreal, Chef, MatLab, Windows / Software Deployment Knowledge).
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Understanding of software engineering principles.
• Understanding of control systems and software systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for guest interactive systems, leading the software effort for “small” projects, or participating as a member of a software team for projects involving more than one engineer.
• Developing and reviewing system requirements, software specifications, and system architectures; designing software at a module level and producing data flow diagrams.
• Develop code and software test plans, and participate in software and system testing efforts.
• Produce software documentation and user documentation describing system operation.
• Release software and maintain documentation for future engineers.
• Keep abreast of new technologies/methodologies to reduce costs of development/maintenance.
• Provide input to software engineering manpower and schedule planning.
• Provide input to interface requirements between controls and show mechanical and audio elements.
• Develop and review specifications, scopes of work, Test and Adjust plans and procedures.
• Verify software performance against requirements.
• Review final Test and Adjust and acceptance testing documentation against deliverables.
• Support Show System operator and maintenance training.
• Present project updates to Functional and Project Management.
• Initiate and maintain contact with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies.

Skills

PLC programming

C/C++

Visual C

C#

Python

JavaScript

Ruby

.NET

PowerShell

Unity

Unreal

Driver's license

Problem solving

Software engineering principles

Control systems

Education

Engineering or science degree

Electronic Engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

.NET

PowerShell

Unity

Unreal

Chef

MATLAB

Windows deployment

Job description

Walt Disney Imagineering in Florida is seeking a Show Software Engineering Intern to develop software for guest interactive systems and support show and park-wide electronic systems. You will lead software tasks on smaller projects or collaborate with a broader team.

The internship runs January 2027 to June 2027 and may be located in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL. Candidates should be enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing an engineering or science degree, and be willing to commit for the