WDI Robotics Software Engineering Intern,… at The Walt… · Glendale

Summary: The Walt Disney Company is seeking a WDI Robotics Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will support the development of free-walking robotic characters, collaborating with artists and engineers to design software tools for autonomous interactions and dynamic shows. Responsibilities: - Develop custom software tools to aid in the design of dynamic shows featuring multiple robotic characters - Integrate and test localization and perception modules that enable autonomous capabilities - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine software requirements - Document design iterations, perform end-to-end tests, and analyze results Required Qualifications: - Experience developing planning, perception, and/or control software for robotic systems or game engines - Proficiency in Python - Ability to work independently and in a team environment - Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher at an accredited college/university, earning a degree in Robotics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field - Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting 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 - Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship - Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week - Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program​ in the Glendale, CA area - Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work​ Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with character animation and/or animation tooling including Unreal or Maya - Familiarity with robot orchestration and/or behavior authoring for autonomous multi-agent systems - Experience developing and deploying custom models for perception, localization, or navigation - Familiarity developing and debugging complex systems using logging and introspection tools Required Skills: Robotics software development, Python Important Skills: Game engines, Character animation 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