Disney Entertainment Software Engineering Intern, Summer 2026

Job Posting Title: Disney Entertainment Software Engineering Intern, Summer 2026 Req ID: 10131104 Job Description: About the Role & Program: Do you remember seeing ads for Lilo and Stitch earlier last summer? What about Tron: Ares or Predator: Badlands in the Fall? If you did, it was likely because of the detailed planning and execution of the Disney Entertainment Media and Marketing team…and if you didn’t – it’s probably because our targeting is that good. We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join the Performance Marketing arm of this media team in Summer 2026. We are an integrated, cross-functional team of marketers, software engineers, data scientists, and analysts who help the Media team execute highly data-driven marketing campaigns for theatrical, streaming, and brand campaigns. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to our growing technology portfolio: innovative campaign planning tools, complex data science workflows, and elegant web applications that blend the art of advertising at Disney with the science of our data-backed insights. This role is unique – our team is embedded directly within the Disney marketing organization. Were aligned and mission-driven, with the freedom to move fast and innovate to achieve our goals. Youll tackle the challenges of executing a precise paid media strategy, using the latest technologies and tools in the data/tech space. If youre excited about this, please get in touch – wed love to hear from you! What You Will Do: • Write code, fix bugs, and contribute to the development of a suite of tools used by the Performance Marketing group to execute on theatrical, streaming, and brand campaigns • Build and expand on backend services that automate and facilitate the execution of data-driven media campaigns on third party ad platforms • Collaborate with the broader team of media/marketing experts to rapidly iterate from prototypes to high-quality, production pipelines • Implement quality controls, monitoring, and other safeguards to ensure optimizations are accurately and safely applied to in-flight ad campaigns and key business metrics are always presented accurately Required Qualifications & Skills: • Experience with building applications or services using Python, Java, or similar • Demonstrated ability to build any technical component in a larger system (e.g. microservice, API endpoint) as well as a deep understanding of the overall system architecture • Exceptional hands-on experience and strong core engineering skills — whether through internships, personal projects, or academic work • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git, GitHub/GitLab) and standard software development lifecycle tools (e.g. CI/CD pipelines) Preferred Qualifications & Skills: • Experience with Spark or SQL • Understanding of cloud compute (AWS, GCM, etc) and modern dev ops practices; understanding of CI/CD automation • Knowledge of ad platforms including DMPs, Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, Innovid, LiveRamp and DSPs (Google DV360, Trade Desk, Verizon Media Group) Education: • Junior or Senior year preferred • Major or significant coursework in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study Eligibility Requirements & Program Information: • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree 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. • 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 The pay rate for this role in Burbank is $42.00 per hour. 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. Job Posting Segment: Marketing-Creative Job Posting Primary Business: Marketing - Creative Advertising 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: Date Posted: 2025-10-27 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job