Software Engineering Internship

Job Description

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&ET) is constantly reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories. They are transforming Disney’s media business for the future by evolving streaming and digital products, powering worldwide advertising and distribution, and delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content. Their technologists design and build the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

The products and platforms DE&ET builds and operates reach millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. They are constantly developing and executing groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

Software Engineering Internship at DE&ET

This paid, 12-week summer internship program is designed for junior-level students to apply their technical skills to real-world projects with industry leaders in Technology. The program includes professional development, mentorship, networking opportunities, and career placement assistance.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will:

• Make 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.
• Work alongside talented technologists who share your passion!
• 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 structures, 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.

Additional 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

Pay Rate: $40 per hour in Santa Monica/Glendale/Burbank, CA. 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.