Summer Intern - Media Systems Engineer

Job Description

About the Role & Program:

The Department of Physical and Post-Production Technology is responsible for a wide array of technologies across Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm, and various other Walt Disney groups. These responsibilities include front and back-end support for dailies theaters, master control, editorial suites, and motion capture stages, as well as designing and implementing these spaces and supporting infrastructure. We also develop and maintain software focused on extending our video-related workflows. As we are constantly chasing rapid technological changes, Physical and Post-Production Technology is also involved in researching and designing technologies that push the envelope in the film and visual effects industry.

What You Will Do:

The summer Physical and Post-Production Technology intern would be working alongside our media systems engineers to complete projects and upgrades such as:
Prod Pod room upgrades and maintenance
Editorial suite upgrades and maintenance
View Room upgrades (dailies theaters responsible for approving visual effect shots)
Software design for video streaming solutions and other video-related projects

The summer Physical and Post-Production Technology intern will also learn about:
Video and audio fundamentals
System fundamentals and design
Software design and development best practices in a real work environment
Video and system infrastructure fundamentals and design
How to maintain a work environment that has a lot of equipment

Projects Include:

The Physical and Post-Production Technology Internship is a fusion of physical post-production studio fundamentals and software design. You will learn how video and audio systems are designed and implemented in a cutting-edge studio environment-from running video cables to PC building to facility video routers and enterprise networking. You will also learn how to write software on a team, write video streaming software, build and update a GUI, and make web apps.
Projection/OLED/Editorial/Motion Capture Room troubleshooting, maintenance, and design
Live video streaming and web app programming (Nvidia NVENC/ FFMPEG/ WebRTC/ React/ Django/ Javascript/ C++)
Department-specific maintenance, upkeep, and organization

Required Qualifications & Skills:
Passion for the film and visual effects industry
Interest in audio and video engineering
Interest in technology
Experience programming in Python/ C++ on either MacOS or Linux
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings with a positive, proactive attitude

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Strong understanding and experience with professional and consumer Audio/Video signal flow.
Familiarity and experience troubleshooting and maintaining Windows, OS X, and Linux operating systems.
Wiring, equipment installation, and cable management skills.
Understanding of basic computer networking principles.
Experience with Git and software design principles
Experience with web frameworks like Flask, React, Django
Experience with video compression principles (codecs, protocols, color spaces, etc.)

Education:
Currently working toward a Bachelor's with a major in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or another related field.

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

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

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.

Additional Information:

At Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), we celebrate diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where all voices are valued. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, to apply.

The pay rate for this role in San Fransisco, CA, 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.

Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc 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-gp990o-18-223-238-150-42 in your application.