Glendale System Software Engineering Internship, Spring 2026

The Systems Software Engineering team ensures that the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts permeate and create happiness within Modeling, Simulation & Training. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, CA area, from January 2026 to June 2026. Interns must be fully available for the duration. As a Systems Software Engineering intern, you will assist with various projects, contributing to the development of guest throughput attraction models, helping build Hardware-In-The-Loop test beds for attractions, and developing in-house tools built off the C++ and C# framework.

Must Have

• Experience with Object Oriented Programming (preferably C++ or C#)
• Ability to troubleshoot and assess software errors and implement solutions
• Familiarity with continuous integration tools like Gitlab
• Experience with controls hardware
• Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or related major
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Unrestricted work authorization
• Full availability for the six-month internship (January 2026 – June 2026), 40 hours each week, Monday through Friday, PST
• Ability to provide own housing and reliable transportation in the Glendale, CA area

Good to Have

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor, focused, articulate and well organized

Perks & Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Other benefits (dependent on level and position offered)

About the Role & Program:

The Systems Software Engineering team ensures that the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts permeate and create happiness within Modeling, Simulation & Training.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, CA area.

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 – June 2026. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

What You Will Do:

As a Systems Software Engineering intern, you will have the unique opportunity to assist with a variety of projects within our software engineering department.

On any given day you might:

• Contribute to the development of guest throughput attraction models
• Help build Hardware-In-The-Loop test beds for attractions
• Develop our in-house tools built off the C++ and C# framework

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience with Object Oriented Programming, preferably C++ or C#
• Ability to troubleshoot and assess software errors and implement solutions
• Familiar with continuous integration tools like Gitlab
• Experience with controls hardware

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• It would be great if you have/are familiar with:
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor, focused, articulate and well organized

Education:

• Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or related major.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding)

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting 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

Additional Information:

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines (for DX)
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available Monday thru Friday, PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Pay Transparency:

The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in CA is $31.00 /hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in CA is $36.00/hr. 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

Job Posting Segment:

Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global Engineering & Technology (WSHES)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Engineering Intern, Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-10-15