Walt Disney Imagineering is seeking a Platform Engineering Intern for Summer 2026, offering a unique opportunity to work in a creative and technical environment focused on enhancing operational reliability and supporting innovative projects. The intern will engage in infrastructure audits, technical support, and automation scripting, contributing to various IT initiatives
Job Summary
The WDI Tech Studio Platform Engineering Internship provides a distinguished opportunity to collaborate with the IT Infrastructure Department, supporting the readiness and operational reliability of systems and services intended for production use.
The selected intern will actively participate in the evaluation and testing of emerging products and technologies deployed by WDI Glendale’s VFX, R&D, and associated departments, functioning as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team.
Further responsibilities encompass assistance with comprehensive infrastructure audits, involvement in both back-end and front-end technology refresh initiatives, and substantive contributions to operational enhancement through the development of automation scripts, critical review of existing services and procedures, and the presentation of findings to the team.
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Walt Disney Imagineering is seeking a Platform Engineering Intern for Summer 2026, offering a unique opportunity to work in a creative and technical environment focused on enhancing operational reliability and supporting innovative projects. The intern will engage in infrastructure audits, technical support, and automation scripting, contributing to various IT initiatives.
Salary
Base: $31 per hour undergraduate; $36 per hour graduate; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Select benefits may be provided
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
server hardware components
multiple operating systems
scripting languages
automation scripts development
infrastructure audits
technical support
Nice-to-have
interpersonal acumen
time management abilities
autonomous and team collaboration
storytelling art science technology
Key Requirements
Junior or higher in Computer Science or related field
Unrestricted work authorization
Currently enrolled in accredited college/university