Show Control Software Intern

## About the Role & Program Be a part of an innovative team and culture… 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. The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 - June 2027 and could be located in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL. ## What You Will Do A Show Software Engineering Intern who will work within the department that performs Software Engineering activities related to attractions, show and park/resort wide electronic systems. As an intern on the team you will have the opportunity to… - Develop software for guest interactive systems, leading the software effort for “small” projects, or participating as a member of a software team for projects involving more than one engineer - This includes developing and reviewing system requirements; assisting in developing software specifications, and system architectures; designing software at a module level, producing data flow diagrams, and/or other design documentation; and developing code and software test plans - Also includes participating in software and system testing efforts, producing software documentation at a level that will allow other software engineers to maintain the system, producing user documentation to describe system operation, and releasing software - Keep abreast of new technologies/methodologies that could reduce the cost of developing or maintaining systems - Provide input to software engineering manpower and schedule planning for personal activities in support of estimating activities - Provide input to interface requirements between controls and show mechanical and audio element - Develop and review specifications, scopes of work, Test and Adjust plans and procedures - Verify software performance against requirements - Review final Test and Adjust and acceptance testing documentation against deliverables - Support Show System operator and maintenance training - Present project updates to Functional and Project Management - Initiate and maintain extensive contact with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies ## Required Qualifications & Skills - Scientific or real-time programming skills (PLC’s, C/C++/Visual C, C#, Python/JavaScript/Ruby) - Technologies experience (.Net, PowerShell, Unity / Unreal, Chef, MatLab, Windows / Software Deployment Knowledge) - Problem analysis and resolution skills - Understanding of software engineering principles - Understanding of control systems and software systems - Must possess a valid driver’s license