Software Engineering AI Intern, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10136353 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Dec. 09, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role and the Program:
As part of Disney Experiences (DX), Disney Consumer Products (DCP) stands as the world’s leading licensing and publishing enterprise—spanning toys, apparel, home goods, digital games, and apps—and the largest publisher of children’s books globally.
DCP’s AI Project aims to automate product approval and licensee audit processes, minimizing manual effort, ensuring compliance, accelerating time to market, and streamlining contract verification through an AI-powered platform.
We are seeking a highly motivated AI Software Engineering Intern to join our team and contribute to the development of large language model (LLM) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications. This role offers hands-on experience in building intelligent systems that combine natural language understanding with knowledge retrieval to power next-generation business solutions.
What You Will Do:
- Implement and test LLM-powered applications leveraging RAG pipelines for context-aware responses
- Develop and integrate data ingestion and vector database pipelines for document retrieval and semantic search
- Fine-tune or prompt-engineer foundation models (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, etc.) for specific use cases
- Optimize retrieval performance, prompt efficiency, and response quality through experimentation and evaluation
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Proficient in Java and Python
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn, as well as building and managing data pipelines
- Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
- Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework or Experience with large language model (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Enthusiasm for AI-driven automation and real-world product applications
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Required 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
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area.
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $42 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.
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
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 Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC 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.
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