About the Role & Team:

At Walt Disney Animation Studios, our mission is to bring captivating stories to life through innovation and artistry. We are seeking talented and passionate individuals for our Summer 2025 Technology Internship Program.

This posting serves as an expression of interest for multiple technical roles within various teams at our studio. As a Summer 2025 Technology Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of projects that are integral to the creation of our animated films while learning from industry experts.

Our interns can work on projects involving:

• Software Development: Collaborate with teams to develop and enhance tools, systems, and applications that support the animation pipeline and artist workflows, including web development, graphics engineering, and backend systems.

• Systems Engineering: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT and media systems, networking, contributing to infrastructure development, asset management, and hardware configuration to ensure seamless operations across the studio.

• Technical Support: Provide desktop support and troubleshoot technical issues, working closely with the studio’s helpdesk and systems operations teams to ensure a smooth user experience for our artists and technologists. Our work often gives technologists the opportunity to interface with artists directly to triage issues.

• User Experience Research: Support the development of tools and interfaces for animation, lighting, simulation, and material workflows, contributing to the creation of visual assets and optimizing processes within the studio's proprietary software systems.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Don’t have all the below qualifications? We still want to hear from you! If you meet some of the requirements and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply:

• Location: Burbank, CA.

• Program Length: May/June - August/September 2025 (12 weeks).

• Full time, 40 hours per week.

Eligibility Requirements:

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 old

• Must possess unrestricted work authorization and provide full availability for the entire program duration.

• Must provide your own housing and transportation during the internship.

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.

Additional Information:

This posting represents an expression of interest for various roles within Walt Disney Animation Studios' technical teams. By applying, you will be considered for multiple opportunities that match your skills and interests. At Walt Disney Animation Studios, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where all voices are valued. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, to apply.

This posting is seeking candidates to fill multiple roles in Burbank, California. 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. The pay rate for this Technology Internship role is $30.00-45.00 per hour, depending on the position.