Software Engineering Intern, Summer 2026

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

1. Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

2. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.

3. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the technology that powers Disney’s world-class media experiences, including Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel, and National Geographic. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to design, develop, and test backend services and APIs that support Disney’s media supply chain — the systems responsible for delivering some of the most-watched entertainment content in the world. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience with modern development practices, cloud services, and DevOps tools while learning how large-scale distributed systems are built and maintained. You’ll participate in code reviews, contribute to automation and process improvements, and collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other technical partners in an agile environment. This internship is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about building reliable, scalable software and eager to learn from an experienced technical team. The ideal candidate is a curious problem solver who enjoys coding, learning new technologies, and seeing their work make an impact.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with engineers to design, develop, test, and deploy application code.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to learn best practices.
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and improving the performance of existing systems.
• Help document processes, workflows, and technical designs.
• Contribute to the automation and testing of backend services and APIs.
• Work closely with teammates and stakeholders to understand requirements and propose solutions.
• Learn about system architecture, scalability, and resiliency within Disney’s media supply chain.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a genuine curiosity for learning new technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including with remote teammates.
• Self-motivated, organized, and eager to contribute to meaningful projects.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Exposure to backend development concepts such as REST APIs or microservices.
• Understanding of basic software development principles, including version control, testing, and documentation.
• Familiarity with any of the following technologies is a plus:
• Java and Spring Framework
• Cloud services (e.g., AWS EC2, S3, or Lambda)
• Datastore technologies (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB, or SQL)
• Build and deployment tools (e.g., Docker, GitLab CI/CD)
• Linux or scripting experience (e.g., Bash)
• Interest in digital media, large-scale distributed systems, or how Disney delivers its content globally.

Education:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s 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 AND returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship 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 M-F, 40 hours each week for the entire program duration: May/June - August/September 2026 (12 weeks)
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work