Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology Software Engineering Intern, SoCal, Summer 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10102395 Location Santa Monica, California, United States / Burbank, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Oct. 07, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
What You Will Do
We are looking to fill multiple technology summer internships within DE&ET organization. Our technology teams operate in different office locations. By applying to this Software Engineering Internship position, you will be considered for opportunities across multiple teams and projects which are based in any of the following locations:
Burbank/Glendale, CA
Santa Monica, CA
We are seeking students for a paid, 12-week summer internship program designed to provide juniors with the opportunity to apply their technical skills to real-world projects with industry leaders in Technology. Our Disney Tech Internship program is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for students through professional development, mentorship, networking opportunities, and career placement assistance. You will be considered for technology positions based on your skills, interests, and geographic preferences.
You’d be making a significant impact on some of the most successful brands in the media and entertainment business by participating in challenging projects, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As part of an agile team, you’ll work alongside other talented technologists who share your passion!
Interns also have the opportunity to partner with business, analytics, and engineering teams to design, build and maintain ease for use data structures to facilitate reporting and monitoring key performance indicators.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structure, algorithms, etc.)
Knowledge and experience in one and/or more of the following programming languages (Java, Python, C++) & REST APIs
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Familiarity with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, Node, and React
Understanding of relational and non-relational databases (SQL, NoSQL)
Process-driven and very detail-oriented
Strong problem-solving and analysis skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
At the time of application, must be enrolled in an accredited college/university 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.
Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year preferred
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2025 through August/September 2025
Fully available from Monday - Friday, for the duration of the 12 week internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank/Glendale/Santa Monica, CA area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
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The pay rate for this role in Santa Monica/Glendale/Burbank, CA is $40 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: htpps://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
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 Disney HR Strategies & Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney HR Strategies & Services, 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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