Software Engineering Student Placement

Software Engineering Student PlacementJob Summary:Ready to make magic? Disney Streaming UK are excited to be able to offer a number of UK based Internships for undergraduates across our Manchester team.As a Software Engineering intern at Disney Streaming, you’ll be working on the next big thing. That could be scaling a service to serve millions of requests per second, managing state across multiple regions, or building new mechanisms to secure our video content.We support more than 186 million Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) subscribers globally: across Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. Ensuring our millions of users have the magical experience they come to expect from Disney, when watching their favourite shows is a challenge that we relish. This means scaling and reliability is our primary focus in everything we build.Working in this remit will provide a fantastic springboard for your future career.We have multiple roles available.The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.So what can you expect to do working as an Intern Software Engineer at Disney Streaming?Make an immediate impact by shipping a major feature as part of a small Agile team.Work on projects that have direct, daily impacts on consumers.Build tooling and dashboards to monitor the health of your applications.Optimise a build and release pipeline to get software to production efficiently and safely.What technologies will you work with?Scala, JavaAWS Kinesis & Apache KafkaRelational and/or no-SQL databasesLarge scale distributed systemsCloud Infrastructure/Services (AWS)EligibilityMust be a second-year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2025.Must have the right to work in the UK already in place.Available to start working full time in the summer of 2024.About youExperience with Scala, Java or any other JVM programming language is preferable.Fundamental programming experience is essential.You will need to be based in the UK for the entire duration of your program, barring personal vacation time.In order to be successful, we will be looking for potential in the following areas:Builds Relationship & Communicates EffectivelyDrives ResultsThinks StrategicallyInspires Creativity & InnovationExhibits Professional ExcellenceWhy should you join us?Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your futurecareer.Constructive on-the-job training as well as company wide learning and development initiatives.Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment.Take on real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team.Have the support and network of a large community of interns.Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST.Annual salary of £23,500 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays).Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing.Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app.Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers.About The Walt Disney CompanyThe Walt Disney Company entertains, informs and inspires people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling. At Disney, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to create authentic, unforgettable stories, experiences and products that capture the imagination of people everywhere.Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs) are key partners in our work to cultivate an inclusive culture for all employees. These passionate employees offer their time, expertise and cultural insights to help us improve the workplace and be innovative in the marketplace. In London, we have several BERGs for you to get involved in should you choose, including Disney Diversity, Disney PRIDE, Women @ Disney, Disney T.R.U.S.T and ENABLED.Also, our placement programmes offer penultimate year undergraduates a fantastic opportunity to supplement their university degree with a 12-month work placement in one of our world class business functions. Whether you cultivate relationships with clients in sales, lend your analytical expertise to finance, or harness your creative talents in products and licensing, you'll help us create stories that are truly remarkable.Our invaluable schemes will put your education to work and give you the cutting-edge skills and experience to build your future career. We’ll train you and give you every opportunity – the rest is up to you. This is Disney, where dreams and career aspirations can come true!placements are for penultimate year undergraduate sandwich degree students who require a 12-month placement as part of their degree. Please visit our Disney Careers site for further details on the variety of internships on offer and our application process.Disney is proud to be a disability confident employer. We work with MyPlus who support the 15% of disabled students and graduates applying for jobs, placements and placements.Launch your career in the magical world of technology with The Walt Disney Company! This Software Engineering placement is the perfect opportunity for an undergraduate student to gain valuable work experience and develop in-demand skills. Working alongside industry leaders at Disney, you'll contribute to innovative projects that captivate millions. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your career in software engineering with a world-renowned company.How to applyTo apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button below.Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
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