Show Controls Software Developer; Project​/Internal

Show Controls Software Developer (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)

Location
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Glendale, California, United States

Business
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Walt Disney Imagineering

Date posted
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Jul. 14, 2026

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first‑of‑its‑kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world.

Within the Creative Show Design & Delivery studio is where we produce the magic. Our processes and tool sets take us from concept design or mockups to full production, assembly and installation. You will work as part of the team creating world‑class attractions. Thinking outside of the box and creative problem solving is a must. We’re looking for professionals who are thirsty for diverse experiences, who are eager to learn and who are confident they can uphold the Disney quality that our guests expect.

If this sounds like you, please apply today!

You will report to the Controls Software Dev Mgr. This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

As a Show Controls Software Developer, you will play a critical role in creating and deploying the next generation of show control technologies that power immersive attractions and venues worldwide. You will design, develop, and deliver robust real‑time software systems that integrate hardware and software into cohesive, reliable, and safe show experiences. This is an individual contributor role focused on deep technical ownership, cross‑discipline collaboration, and lifecycle responsibility from concept through commissioning and long‑term operation.

• Collaborate with creative, engineering, and project teams to define software technical requirements that support project goals and creative intent.
• Architect, design, develop, and maintain complete software systems or major feature sets, including both guest‑facing and internal tools.
• Collaborate on software estimation, scheduling, planning, implementation, testing, deployment, and closeout for assigned project scope.

• Work closely with other technical disciplines to ensure integrated hardware and software systems operate cooperatively, reliably, and safely throughout their expected service life.
• Balance evolving technical requirements with fixed budgets and schedules, communicating risks, tradeoffs, and options clearly to project and studio leadership.

• Partner with project and studio leadership to execute project goals while adhering to industry standards and best practices in software development.
• Provide clear, incremental status updates and technical communication to software peers, leads, and stakeholders.

Mandatory, Mandatory.

• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation and/or process control, with a primary focus on software development
• Hands‑on experience programming PLCs such as Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell, or similar platforms
• Proficiency with IEC 61131‑3 programming languages
• Experience working within process control or controls engineering development standards and workflows
• Foundational understanding of control hardware and the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Strong technical documentation, writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate creative ideas…