Software Engineering Intern, Summer 2026

About the Role & Program:

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.

More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. The Web Player Engineering team is responsible for the playback experience reaching millions of users across Disney’s web brands and web streaming applications, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, ABC News … and many more. The team fosters an environment of collaboration and creativity, and we develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

We’re seeking a Web Player Engineering Intern to actively support and contribute to the team’s drive towards the company’s business objectives. In this position you will primarily focus on web player core platform and core and branded player UI code contributions. This will include opportunities to learn standard web engineering best practices, design patterns, and industry leading frameworks.

What You Will Do:

On any given day you might:

• Participate in web player core platform architecture and design sessions.

• Work on implementing architectural designs for both core platform and player UI in support of meeting business objectives.

• Add minor player features or enhancements.

• Work with Design and Product to implement updated playback experiences across web brands and streaming apps.

• Triage and work towards resolution of production bugs in playback logic or UI controls.

• Write unit and integration tests.

• Investigate and document playback issues.

• Pair program with senior engineers.

• Attend standups, sprint planning, and other sprint ceremonies.

• Learn about streaming formats, digital rights management (DRM), and telemetry analytics.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following programming languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS

• Knowledge and/or experience interfacing with REST APIs

• Strong problem solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git

• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as TypeScript, React, and Node

• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced working environment

• Highly self-motivated and a strong willingness to learn

Education:

• Junior or Senior preferred

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• 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  

• 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 internship program

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in New York, NY is $42.00 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.