WDI Platform Engineering Intern, Summer 2026
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About the Role & Program
Be a part of an innovative team and culture…
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
The WDI Tech Studio Platform Engineering Internship provides a distinguished opportunity to collaborate with the IT Infrastructure Department, supporting the readiness and operational reliability of systems and services intended for production use. The selected intern will actively participate in the evaluation and testing of emerging products and technologies deployed by WDI Glendale’s VFX, R&D, and associated departments, functioning as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team. Further responsibilities encompass assistance with comprehensive infrastructure audits, involvement in both back-end and front-end technology refresh initiatives, and substantive contributions to operational enhancement through the development of automation scripts, critical review of existing services and procedures, and the presentation of findings to the team.
What You Will Do
· Provide technical support to onsite operations at Glendale and as required, to remote operations in Anaheim.
· Contribute to routine operational activities, including inventory management, support ticket resolution, and general issue troubleshooting.
· Assist with the maintenance and administration of systems and infrastructure encompassing storage, servers, and essential services in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.
· Support the execution of infrastructure audits and the planning and realization of technology refresh cycles.
· Design and implement scripts to automate operational processes and address technical challenges.
· Conduct evaluations of current services and procedures, document findings, and propose recommendations for enhancement to the team.
Required Skills & Qualifications.
· Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication.
· Proven interpersonal acumen and the capacity to collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
· Exceptional time management abilities, with demonstrated competence in multitasking and prioritization.
· Ability to operate efficiently both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
· Proficiency in server hardware components, including the capacity to perform repairs and basic troubleshooting.
· Experience with multiple operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
· Familiarity with programming concepts and practical experience with scripting languages such as shell/bash or Python.
· Knowledge of databases, networked storage solutions, and virtualization technologies is considered advantageous.
Education:
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, in an accredited college/university, pursuing a 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 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 Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Approximate dates of the internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $31 per hour for undergraduate and $36 per hour for graduate. 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.
Sobre Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fundada em 1952 como WED Enterprises para projetar e construir o primeiro parque temático do mundo — a Disneyland — a Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) é onde a imaginação e a criatividade se combinam à tecnologia de ponta para criar experiências inesquecíveis. A WDI é a força criativa que imagina, projeta e constrói todos os parques temáticos, resorts, atrações e navios de cruzeiro Disney em todo o mundo. A força exclusiva da Imagineering vem de sua diversificada equipe global de profissionais criativos e técnicos, que aproveitam o legado de contar histórias da Disney para criar novas formas de entretenimento. O Imagineers praticam essa combinação única de arte e ciências em mais de 100 disciplinas para conduzir uma ideia desde a fase de conceito “visionário” até o dia da inauguração.
Sobre The Walt Disney Company:
A The Walt Disney Company, juntamente com suas subsidiárias e afiliadas, é uma líder diversificada em entretenimento familiar e mídia internacional que inclui três segmentos principais de negócios: Disney Entertainment, ESPN e Disney Experiences. Desde seus primeiros passos como um estúdio de desenho animado na década de 1920 até se tornar o atual nome de destaque na indústria do entretenimento, a Disney orgulhosamente dá continuidade a seu legado de criação de histórias e experiências de padrão internacional para toda a família. As histórias, personagens e experiências da Disney tocam consumidores e visitantes de todas as partes do mundo. Com operações em mais de 40 países, nossos funcionários e colaboradores trabalham juntos para criar experiências de entretenimento adoradas por todos.
Esta vaga é oferecida junto à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., que é parte de um segmento de negócios que chamamos de Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. é um empregador de oportunidades iguais. Os candidatos serão selecionados para emprego independente de raça, religião, cor, sexo, orientação sexual, gênero, identidade de gênero, expressão de gênero, nacionalidade, ancestralidade, idade, estado civil, status militar ou de veterano, quadro clínico, informações genéticas ou deficiência, ou qualquer outro motivo proibido por lei federal, estadual ou local. A Disney defende um ambiente de negócios em que ideias e decisões de todas as pessoas nos ajudam a crescer, inovar, criar as melhores histórias e ser relevantes em um mundo em constante evolução.