Systems Engineer Intern, Data Services
A 12-week summer internship (June 7 - Aug 27, 2027) with Walt Disney Animation Studios' Data Services team in Vancouver: the intern builds a centralized system to store, filter, and view distributed CassandraDB logs while learning database engineering behind filmmaking, ideally onsite with potential for hybrid.
- Compensation
- CA$34 / hr
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- In the process of completing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or comparable field of study
- 3rd or 4th-year student
- Good scripting and programming skills
- Familiarity with database systems and associated logging
- Curious in approach, with strong problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment, receive mentorship, and take direction from leadership
- At least 18 years old and enrolled in an accredited college/university during the semester prior to the internship
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization and provide full availability for the entire program duration
Nice to have
- Experience with distributed databases
- Experience troubleshooting database logging issues
- Experience with ElasticSearch or OpenSearch
- Understanding of CI/CD processes
- Knowledge of Linux
Full description
As a Walt Disney Animation Studios Technology Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work directly with a Disney mentor while exploring all aspects of technology in relation to filmmaking. This immersive program offers hands-on experience focused on individual craft and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Learn more about our filmmaking process here (opens in new window).
The Data Services team is responsible for the design, implementation, and tuning of the database engineering behind the content our studio creates. Systems Engineers in the team are expected to collaborate across teams, demonstrate self-direction when needed, and learn through experiencing both success and failure. They must build partnerships with technical and non-technical users, understand their needs, and deliver relevant, sustainable solutions that align with initiatives for both our Burbank and Vancouver studio locations.
As a Systems Engineer Intern on the Data Services team, your main project will be to develop a centralized location for the Data Services team to store, filter, and view distributed CassandraDB logs.
Projects Include
- Collaboration with data systems engineers on database administration fundamentals
- Exposure to the fundamentals of working as a systems engineer in an animation studio
Key Qualifications
- In the process of completing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or comparable field of study
- We are seeking a 3rd or 4th-year student. The role will ideally be onsite, however there is potential for hybrid.
- Good scripting and programming skills
- Familiarity with database systems and associated logging
- Curious in approach, with strong problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment, receive mentorship, and take direction from leadership
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with distributed databases
- Experience troubleshooting database logging issues
- Experience with ElasticSearch or OpenSearch
- Understanding of CI/CD processes
- Knowledge of Linux
Program Details
- Location: Vancouver, BC
- Program Length: June 7 - August 27, 2027 (12 weeks)
- Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in an accredited college/university during the semester prior to the internship.
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization and provide full availability for the entire program duration.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.