Summer Intern - The Walt Studios AI & Data Graduate

Job Description

About the Role & Team:

At The Walt Disney Studios, you'll help bring compelling stories to life through film, music, and live entertainment.

Who we are…

Studio Technology delivers and maintains technology solutions that support the ongoing and emerging business needs of the various lines of business within the Walt Disney Studios, including Production, Marketing, Theatrical Distribution, Operations, Music, Stage Shows, and In-Home Distribution.

This role is a unique opportunity to work across two very distinct Technical disciplines ''Infrastructure and ''Product''. The successful candidate will work with the Production Technology Architecture team to build an AI-enabled platform to support the Infrastructure Analytics program. During this project, they will gain valuable insight into core products that support filmmaking, talent management, and content protection at the Walt Disney Studios.

Projects Include:
• Supporting AI-enabled infrastructure analytics platform development
• Assisting with data pipeline creation and maintenance
• Collaborating with technical teams on AIOPS enablement programs
• Preparing analysis and documentation for technical leads
• Research current and emerging trends in AI Engineering

You'll be….
• Learning and applying AI/LLM concepts in a production environment
• Assisting product development using AI tools and Python libraries
• Supporting the development of technical documentation
• Working with the Production Technology Architecture team
• Participating in team meetings and project planning

Key Qualifications:
• Strong interest in AI/LLM and emerging technologies
• Software programming skills (python, angular, javascript)
• Understanding of data structures and algorithm
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with confidential information with discretion

Bonus Qualifications:
• Coursework in AI, LLM or Machine Learning
• Understanding of Data Engineering concepts (ETL, Data warehousing)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• Knowledge of version control (git)

Education:

Currently working toward a Master's with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Program Details:
• Location: Burbank, CA.
• Program Length: May/June - August/September 2025 (12 weeks).
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Eligibility Requirements:

At the time of application:
• Must 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 AND returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship
OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization and provide full availability for the entire program duration.
• Must provide your own housing and transportation during the internship.
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $45.00 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.

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp9q9e-3-145-75-103-42 in your application.