WDW Computer Science / Computer Engineering Interns, Spring 2027

Walt Disney World; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities in Florida

Benefits package

Job summary

Walt Disney World is offering an internship in Orlando, FL, targeting students pursuing an engineering-related degree. The role focuses on data analysis, safety trend identification, and developing software for ride and show systems.

Candidates should have OOP experience, strong Office skills, and availability for varied shifts. Preferred applicants include those with Disney program experience and knowledge of PowerApps, SQL, Git, Linux, Docker, and cloud tech.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Post Graduate degree in Engineering related major (CS, CE, SE, Data Science).
• Junior, Senior or Graduate student status by arrival date.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher (no rounding) per transcript.

Responsibilities

• Support data analysis, metrics and projects identifying safety-related trends.
• Design, supervise fabrication and testing of improvements for ride vehicles and systems.
• Provide software services for ride, show and process control systems.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to address technical issues in software/hardware interfaces.
• Use C++, C#, Python, and Node.js to build reliable system code.

Skills

OOP

Shift flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering/CS

GPA 3.0+ (unrounded)

Tools

PowerApps

PowerAutomate

SQL/NoSQL Databases

Git

Linux

Docker/Containers

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

About The Role & Program

"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The approximate dates of this internship are January - June 2027.

What You Will Do

• Support data analysis, metrics, and projects that identify safety-related trends and inform decisions across Disney Experiences.
• Design and supervise the fabrication and testing of improvements and new designs for ride vehicles and systems
• Provide software services for ride, show and other process control systems being developed and installed in the Disney parks
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams and partners to identify, address, and resolve technical issues in software and hardware interfaces.
• Use programming languages like C++, C#, Python, and Node.js to build and maintain efficient, reliable code for system operations and improvements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (esp. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Availability to work various shifts commensurate with project requirements
• Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Experience in PowerApps and PowerAutomate
• Experience in Databases, SQL, or NoSQL.
• Understands version control systems such as Git
• Practices Test Driven Development (TDD), or Behavior Driven Design (BDD)
• Experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Knowledgeable in Linux Operation Systems
• Experience in Docker or Containers
• Experience in Cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate degree at an accredited 4 year college or university majoring in an Engineering related major including: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related
• Junior, Senior or Graduate student status by arrival date

Preferred Education

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Note: Please, no rounding) as shown on a transcript.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• 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.

Additional Information

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Fully available from Monday through Friday with occasional weekends or holidays pending project need, up to 40 hours each week, early mornings or late nights are a possibility, bulk of work time will be during traditional 8am-5pm
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

The pay rate for this role in Orlando FL is $31 for undergraduate student per hour and $36 for graduate student per hour. 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.