Systems Reliability Engineering Intern, Seattle, Summer 2026

Job Posting Title:

Systems Reliability Engineering Intern, Seattle, Summer 2026

Req ID:

10143606

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.

The Systems Reliability Engineering Intern for Enterprise Business Systems will support the design, development, and improvement of internal infrastructure capabilities and shared services used across the enterprise. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers and partners to implement features, improve reliability and maintainability, and help deliver thoughtful solutions that support scale and operational excellence.

If selected for this internship, you will report to an engineering leader within Enterprise Technology.

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

What You Will Do

• Analyze, design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and/or new services used in enterprise platforms (cloud-based, networked, or internet-related).

• Establish an AI proof of concept, scope to be determined in collaboration with SRE mentor.

• Collaborate with teammates to clarify requirements, estimate work, and deliver iteratively.

• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality outcomes.

• Help improve non-functional aspects of the platform (performance, resiliency, monitoring hooks, maintainability) alongside feature work

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Technical proficiency in at least one or more tools such as Python, Terraform, AWS

• Familiarity with Agile, Lean, or Kanban methodologies

• Experience with web application architecture

• Understanding of software engineering practices

• Understanding of networking and security

• Understanding of operational best practices

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 Washington is $38 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

Job Posting Primary Business:

Cloud & Data Transformation Engineering

Primary Job Posting Category:

Technology Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Seattle, WA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-03-18