Software Engineering AI Intern, Summer 2026

About the Role and the Program:

As part of Disney Experiences (DX), Disney Consumer Products (DCP) stands as the world’s leading licensing and publishing enterprise—spanning toys, apparel, home goods, digital games, and apps—and the largest publisher of children’s books globally.

DCP’s AI Project aims to automate product approval and licensee audit processes, minimizing manual effort, ensuring compliance, accelerating time to market, and streamlining contract verification through an AI-powered platform.

We are seeking a highly motivated AI Software Engineering Intern to join our team and contribute to the development of large language model (LLM) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications. This role offers hands-on experience in building intelligent systems that combine natural language understanding with knowledge retrieval to power next-generation business solutions.

Location Glendale, California, United States

What You Will Do:

• Implement and test LLM-powered applications leveraging RAG pipelines for context-aware responses

• Develop and integrate data ingestion and vector database pipelines for document retrieval and semantic search

• Fine-tune or prompt-engineer foundation models (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, etc.) for specific use cases

• Optimize retrieval performance, prompt efficiency, and response quality through experimentation and evaluation

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proficient in Java and Python

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn, as well as building and managing data pipelines

• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL

• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or Experience with large language model (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

• Enthusiasm for AI-driven automation and real-world product applications

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Required Education:

Currently enrolled undergraduate student in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree 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

• 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 provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area.

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $42 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.