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Systems Reliability Engineering Intern,… at The Walt… · Seattle
InternshipHybridFull-timeSeattle, WA$79k–$79k/yr
Skills
pythonawsterraformagile methodologiesweb application architecturesoftware engineering practicesnetworkingsecurityoperational best practices
Job Description
Summary: The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader, seeking a Systems Reliability Engineering Intern for their Enterprise Business Systems. This role involves supporting the design, development, and improvement of internal infrastructure capabilities, collaborating with engineers to implement features, and enhancing operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze, design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and/or new services used in enterprise platforms (cloud-based, networked, or internet-related)
- Establish an AI proof of concept, scope to be determined in collaboration with SRE mentor
- Collaborate with teammates to clarify requirements, estimate work, and deliver iteratively
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality outcomes
- Help improve non-functional aspects of the platform (performance, resiliency, monitoring hooks, maintainability) alongside feature work
Required Qualifications:
- Technical proficiency in at least one or more tools such as Python, Terraform, AWS
- Familiarity with Agile, Lean, or Kanban methodologies
- Experience with web application architecture
- Understanding of software engineering practices
- Understanding of networking and security
- Understanding of operational best practices
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other STEM related field at an accredited college or university
- 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
- Fully available from Monday-Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week
Required Skills: Python, AWS
Important Skills: Terraform, Agile methodologies, Web application architecture, Software engineering practices, Networking, security, Operational best practices
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer
Benefits: Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Benefits
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.