Software Engineering Intern, Cloud Governance, Summer 2026

Job Posting Title:

Software Engineering Intern, Cloud Governance, Summer 2026

Req ID:

10143615

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

The Walt Disney Company has spent 100 years immersing audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. Your work as a Disney intern would inspire innovation and bring fresh perspectives to impact guests and consumers worldwide.

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.

The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation.  The Enterprise Technology organization drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.   Our team serves all domestic and international businesses across The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Studios, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, ESPN, ABC, Marvel Studios, and Pixar.

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join the Cloud Governance Team. You will help develop applications and services that manage the lifecycle of cloud accounts across Disney’s diverse segments.

This is a unique opportunity to learn cloud-native development at a massive scale. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the company to understand their needs while growing your technical skills in a supportive environment.

What You Will Do

• Build & Learn: Assist in the design and development of applications using modern languages (Python, NodeJS, Java, or Go).

• Cloud Governance: Learn how to manage cloud resources and accounts securely and efficiently across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• API Development: Help build and maintain RESTful or GraphQL APIs to support internal services.

• Collaborate: Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions to learn best practices from senior engineers.

• Problem Solve: Work with the team to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements to existing governance tools.

What You'll Gain: 

• Mentorship from experienced cloud engineers.

• Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud challenges you won't find elsewhere.

• The chance to work on tools that power the magic of Disney

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Coding Foundations: Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, NodeJS, Java, or Go are preferred).

• Web Fundamentals: Understanding of how web applications work, including basic API concepts (HTTP, REST, or GraphQL).

• Database Knowledge: Familiarity with database concepts (SQL or NoSQL) and data modeling.

• Curiosity: A strong desire to learn about Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Software Architecture.

• Communication: Ability to communicate technical questions clearly and collaborate effectively in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in software development (internships, capstone projects, or personal coding projects count!).

• Exposure to a public cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) through coursework or personal projects.

• Familiarity with version control systems (like Git).

Education

Currently enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other STEM related field at an accredited college or university.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the below requirements:

• 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 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

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

• Fully available from Monday-Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week

The pay rate for this internship in California is $42 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Enterprise Technology and Data

Job Posting Primary Business:

Cloud & Data Transformation Engineering

Primary Job Posting Category:

Technology Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - WA - 925 4th Ave

Date Posted:

2026-03-20