Job Posting Title:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology Software Engineering Intern, Morrisville, NC Summer 2025

Req ID:

10110388

Job Description:

About the Role & Program  

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DEET), we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. 

Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. 

Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. 

Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. 

What You Will Do  

We are looking to fill multiple technology summer internships within DE&ET organization. By applying to this Software Engineering Internship position, you will be considered for opportunities across multiple teams and projects based in-person in Morrisville, NC. 

We are seeking students for a paid, 12-week summer internship program designed to provide juniors or seniors with the opportunity to apply their technical skills to real-world projects with industry leaders in Technology. Our Disney Tech Internship program is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for students through professional development, mentorship, networking opportunities, and career placement assistance.

You’d be making a significant impact on some of the most successful brands in the media and entertainment business by participating in challenging projects, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As part of an agile team, you’ll work alongside other talented technologists who share your passion! 

Interns also have the opportunity to partner with business, analytics, and engineering teams to design, build and maintain ease for use data structures to facilitate reporting and monitoring key performance indicators. 

Required Qualifications & Skills  

Please apply if you have skills in one or more of the following areas:

Knowledge and experience in one and/or more of the following programming languages (Java, Python, C++)

Understanding or experience with Linux

Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, Node, and React 

Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript 

Understanding of Agile development practices

Strong problem solving and analysis skills 

Education  

Junior or Senior year preferred

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Information Technology or a related major

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

Be at least 18 years of age

Possess unrestricted work authorization

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information  

Fully available from M-F, 40 hours each week for the entire program duration: May/June - August/September 2025 (12 weeks)

Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in Morrisville, NC

Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in Morrisville, NC is $40.00 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:

Enterprise Talent Acquisition

Job Posting Primary Business:

Talent Strategy

Primary Job Posting Category:

Technology Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Morrisville, NC, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-01-10