About the role

  • Software Engineer Intern building infrastructure and tools for real-time graphics systems within Disney. Collaborating on Unreal Engine environments and enhancing production techniques for ESPN.

Responsibilities

  • As a Software Engineer, build infrastructure, tools, and services to support data-rich automation friendly real-time graphics systems
  • Design and optimize Unreal Engine 5 environments for LED stages and real-time broadcast, ensuring every frame meets both artistic and technical excellence
  • Develop and debug software enhancements for game engine pipelines and features in Unreal Engine 5, and create technical documentation
  • Collaborate with creatives and engineers to ensure alignment between requirement and data-enriched assets in-engine production
  • Unreal Engine creative development, including CG asset creation and automation enhancement using Unreal Engine Blueprint scripting
  • Research emerging technologies and participate in next-generation automation tool development

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of version control systems such as Perforce or Git
  • Experience writing or debugging Python, C++, or Unreal Engine Blueprint
  • Knowledge of CG asset creation and optimization (Maya, Blender, Adobe)
  • Basic understanding of data structures, APIs, and client-server communication, with curiosity about how data flows through real-time graphics systems
  • Interest in virtual production and exposure to Unreal Engine plugin development or custom editor tools
  • Familiarity with RESTful web services or real-time messaging protocols
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to learn quickly and contribute to collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams
  • Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Engineering, Game and Interactive Design, Systems Engineering or related field.

Benefits

  • Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Job title

Software Engineer Intern

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

$42 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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