WDW Computer Science / Computer Engineering Interns, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company invites applications for WDW Computer Science / Computer Engineering Interns for Spring 2027 in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The program spans January–June 2027 with multidisciplinary team placements across Quality Engineering, Safety & Assurance, Engineering Services, and more.

As part of CS or Engineering teams, you will design, build, and maintain software and hardware interfaces to support ride and show systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in an engineering-related field (CS, CE, SE, data science).
• Junior/Senior/Graduate status by arrival date.
• Cumulative GPA policy is specified (3.0 or higher) on transcript.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support data analysis, metrics, and projects affecting safety-related trends.
• Assist design, fabrication, and testing of ride vehicle and system improvements.
• Provide software services for ride, show, and process-control systems.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to resolve software/hardware interface issues.
• Use C++, C#, Python, and Node.js to build reliable system code.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Node.js

OOP

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

PowerApps

PowerAutomate

Databases

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Docker

CI/CD

Linux

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study. Imagine building upon the skills you've learned in the classroom within a family of legendary brands passionate about creating world-class experiences on a global scale. Now, imagine yourself in a paid Disney Internship.

WDW Computer Science / Computer Engineering Interns, Spring 2027

Job ID 10158145 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date postedAug. 24, 2026

Job Summary:

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!

*This is multidisciplinary posting and candidates may be presented to a variety of teams including but not limited to: Quality Engineering, Worldwide Safety & Assurance, Engineering Services, Textile Engineering Services, Central Shops, Global Engineering & Technology, and Facility Asset Management.

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

What You Will Do

As a member of the Computer Science or Engineering teams, you will help to engineer the magic. You will be part of a team that works every single day to design, build, service and maintain a level of service that exceeds our client and guest expectations. Your team's responsibilities may include:

• 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
• E xperience 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 (opens in new window) 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.

• medical
• financial
• other benefits

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About Walt Disney World Resort:

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.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.