Summer Paid Intern - Technology Innovation

This is a Full Time Paid Internship


Be a part of an innovative team and culture…
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 and episodic storytelling from its iconic studios like Marvel, Twenty Century Studios, Motion Picture Production, Lucas Film, Blue Sky Studios, Pixar, and The Walt Disney
Animation Studios.

Responsibilities:

A Day in the Life...
The Technology Innovation Group is looking for an intern to help with the day-to-day technical responsibilities of the team. The Technology Innovation Group is a collection of technologists and creatives working within the Walt Disney Studios to create and deploy technology tools with the goal of developing better ways to make movies today and creating new ways to tell our stories tomorrow.

An intern's tasks and responsibilities can include, but are not limited to:
• Program Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/3D applications
• Develop pipeline tools for 3D content creation and/or 2D media generation
• Aid in the creation of proofs-of-concepts that incorporate many technology layers
• Aid in troubleshooting previously built proof-of-concepts
• Explore and research newly released technology and devices

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate should be a programmer proficient in both high-level scripting languages (e.g., Python) and lower-level compiled languages (e.g., C/C )
• Be a strong communicator (written and spoken)
• Strong computer graphics knowledge
• Comfortable with computer hardware
• Ability to learn new APIs and SDKs quickly
• Understand digital art pipeline for film and/or video game production
• Candidates at a Master's Student level of education/experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Game/graphics engine programming/experience (Unity preferred)
• iOS Development experience (AR experience a plus)
• Machine Learning tools and techniques applied to 3D Interactive Experiences
• 3D tools programming (Autodesk Maya scripting/plugins or other)
• Shader programming (OSL/GLSL/HLSL/Cg)
• Computer vision programming/experience
• General Web programming (HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, Django)

Required Education

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field at an accredited college/university and returning to school following the internship.

Additional 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide full work availability
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are May/June - August/September 2022. Interns must be fully available for the duration of a 12-week assignment.

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.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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