Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Technology team is looking to build the next generation of creative tools that power world-class filmmaking
Requirements
- Familiarity with at least one modern programming language relevant to production technology (Python, C++, JavaScript, Go)
- Experience or coursework in developing resilient backend systems
- Experience or coursework in user experience or user interface (UX/UI) design
- Exposure to cloud technologies, Linux environments, or multimedia workflows
- Demonstrated interest in the intersection of technology and filmmaking
- Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn new technologies rapidly
Responsibilities
- Assist in profiling and optimizing performance-critical code paths across production applications using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Analyze and improve system resilience by simulating failure scenarios, monitoring error recovery, and collaborating in remediation strategies.
- Partner with senior engineers and UX designers to brainstorm, prototype, and refine new features or workflow improvements within software used by production teams.
- Write clean, maintainable code using modern Python, Go, or JavaScript, and contribute to the continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) workflow alongside version control systems like Git or Gitlab.
- Contribute automated tests, scripts, and monitoring solutions to ensure reliability and traceability in production environments.
- Participate in regular code reviews, team standups, and agile planning, with feedback from Disney technologists and artists.
- Leverage embedded AI/LLM tooling to augment productivity, knowledge discovery, and solution brainstorming.
Other
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- 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
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
