Software Engineering Internship

Job Description

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&ET) is at the forefront of reimagining entertainment experiences for audiences worldwide. They work on transforming Disney’s media business for the future, focusing on:

• Evolving streaming and digital products: Creating immersive experiences for consumers.
• Powering worldwide advertising and distribution: Maximizing flexibility and efficiency for their media business.
• Delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content: Ensuring audiences have access to the best content across platforms.

DE&ET Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. The products and platforms they build are used by millions of consumers every day, encompassing services like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News & Entertainment, ESPN, and ESPN+.

Innovation: DE&ET pushes the boundaries of the industry, developing and executing groundbreaking products and techniques that enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment, and news.

Software Engineering Internship at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

This paid 12-week summer internship program is designed to provide junior-level students with the opportunity to apply their technical skills to real-world projects with industry leaders in Technology.

What you will do:

• Make a significant impact on some of the most successful brands in the media and entertainment business.
• Participate in challenging projects in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Work alongside other talented technologists who share your passion.
• Partner with business, analytics, and engineering teams to design, build, and maintain easy-to-use data structures for reporting and monitoring key performance indicators.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Python, C++, and REST APIs.
• Strong communication skills: both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with fundamental front-end languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks: Angular, Node, and React.
• Understanding of relational and non-relational databases: SQL and NoSQL.
• Process-driven and very detail-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills.

Education:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Information Technology or a related field.
• Must be returning to school following the internship.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Must have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
• Must be fully available from Monday-Friday for the duration of the 12-week internship (May/June – August/September 2025), 40 hours each week.

Additional Information:

• All interns are required to provide their own housing and transportation during the internship.
• Recommendation: Save a copy of this internship role description to reference throughout the interview process.