Job Posting Title:

Controls Software Developer (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)

Req ID:

10135082

Job Description:

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

The WDI Show Systems Studio is looking for talented software developers to create and deploy the next generation of show technologies that will drive our guest experiences in upcoming attractions and venues.

This role will report to the Controls Software Dev Manager.

This is a Project Hire/ Internal Assignment position with no guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do

Partner with software product team members to deliver solutions applicable across our worldwide menu of projects.
Software estimation, scheduling, planning, design, implementation, code review, testing, documentation, training, and sustainment activities for assigned product scope. Must work closely with other technical divisions of work as well as Senior Product Team members to ensure constructed solutions operate cooperatively and reliably over the expected usable life of the product.
Must balance evolving technical requirements with fixed budgets and schedules, and communicate risks and options to Studio, Product, and (as appropriate) Project leadership in a timely fashion.
Partner with both Studio and Product leadership to execute product goals while employing best software development practices and adhering to relevant company and industry standards.
Develop and/or maintain whole feature sets or entire pieces of software for both guest facing and internal WDI facing. This includes both architecture, design, and implementation.
Work with other software product developers and software projects leads to provide incremental and overall updates to status and condition of software product progress.

Required Qualifications & Skills

3 or more years of Industrial Automation and/or Process Control experience, primarily focused on software development within the same domain
Knowledge and experience with modern software development practices, including version control and workflow management tools including JIRA, Clarity, GitHub, GitLab, Subversion, Perforce, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Crucible, Jenkins, etc.
Knowledge and experience with process control/controls engineering industry standards and development. platforms/languages/technologies, including PLCs, FPGAs, embedded controllers/microcontrollers, and RTOS programming environments.
Demonstrable technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
Willing to travel on behalf of the company to project destinations for the purposes of business trips (between overnight and 6 months stay)

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Scientific or real-time programming skills (PLC’s, C/C++/Visual C).
Experience with mechanical/mechatronic/robotics systems and software toolsets or platforms used to influence or govern the motion of real-world apparatuses.
Familiarity and/or experience with: IEC61131-3 programming languages, EtherCAT, ADS, DS-402, Profibus, DMX/sACN, Python, Java.
Familiarity and/or experience with: MS Visual Studio, RSLogix, Matlab, Robot OS (ROS), AutoDesk Maya, Motion Builder, AutoCAD
Experience with TwinCAT3 is a strong plus.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education

Advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering.

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

The hiring range for this position in California is $141,900.00-$190,300.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Show Systems (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Software Engineer

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-11-06