The Walt Disney Company is a global leader in entertainment and technology, and they are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to support data-rich automation in real-time graphics systems. The role involves developing tools and services using Unreal Engine 5 to enhance visual storytelling and improve production workflows.
Responsibilities
Develop and debug software enhancements for game engine pipelines and features in Unreal Engine 5, and create technical documentation.
Collaborate with creatives and engineers to ensure alignment between requirement and data-enriched assets in-engine production.
Unreal Engine creative development, including CG asset creation and automation enhancement using Unreal Engine Blueprint scripting.
Research emerging technologies and participate in next-generation automation tool development.
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of version control systems such as Perforce or Git
Experience writing or debugging Python, C++, or Unreal Engine Blueprint
Knowledge of CG asset creation and optimization (Maya, Blender, Adobe)
Basic understanding of data structures, APIs, and client-server communication, with curiosity about how data flows through real-time graphics systems
Junior or Senior year preferred
Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Engineering, Game and Interactive Design, Systems Engineering or related field.
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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Fully available from M-F, 40 hours each week for the entire program duration: May/June - August/September 2026 (12 weeks)
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Preferred
Interest in virtual production and exposure to Unreal Engine plugin development or custom editor tools
Familiarity with RESTful web services or real-time messaging protocols
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to learn quickly and contribute to collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
