Software Engineer Intern, Pipeline Infrastructure

As a Walt Disney Animation Studios Technology Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work directly with a Disney mentor while exploring all aspects of technology in relation to filmmaking. This immersive program offers hands-on experience focused on individual craft and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Learn more about our filmmaking process here.

The Pipeline Infrastructure team, within the Production Technology department, is responsible for architecting systems to support the production pipeline by implementing new solutions for the unique and challenging problems encountered in our animated content. We do this by working closely with our users to develop the essential software that brings our animated films to life.

As a Pipeline Infrastructure Intern, you will develop features and/or supporting tools for our next generation pipeline framework. In this role, you will help the team address user needs as they relate to this framework, building user interfaces and APIs that will power future asset management workflows.

Projects Include:

• Working closely with technical directors and software engineers to understand workflows and propose solutions
• Researching and investigating new ideas, building prototypes and validating results
• Creating new user interfaces to detect and resolve data integrity issues
• Using and expanding existing APIs to give users better insight into their data
• Documenting code and reporting findings of the project for future reference

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 3rd or 4th-year student status preferred. The role is ideally onsite, with potential for a hybrid schedule
• Experience with object-oriented programming, preferably in Python
• Experience with UI and UX development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
• The ability to produce clear, testable code
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, receive mentorship, and take direction from departments and show leadership
• Passion for computer graphics, animation & filmmaking
• Self-driven and proactive in brainstorming and presenting ideas to the team

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with modern C++ and/or Rust
• Familiarity with the Qt framework
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Experience with CG pipeline concepts or DCCs
• Familiarity with Linux

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a short note on why this opportunity interests you. If you’ve built tools or explored support-adjacent projects (scripts, automations, prototypes), include links or descriptions we’d love to check them out.

Program Details:

• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Program Length: June 7 - August 27, 2027 (12 weeks)
• Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in an accredited college/university during the semester prior to the internship.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization and provide full availability for the entire program duration.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this role in Vancouver, BC is C$34.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

This position is with Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.

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