Lab Associate

Lab Associate

Job

Location Zurich, Switzerland

Business Walt Disney Imagineering

Date posted Mar. 06, 2026

We offer an interesting modern workplace close to the city center of Zurich, uncomplicated work atmosphere, and exciting tasks in an international environment with the latest technologies. Interns work under supervision of a senior researcher, as a member of an existing group. Internship positions generally run 3 to 4 months full time in Zurich, Switzerland. The work language is English.

• Research, develop, and implement concepts, modules, or capabilities in robotics, controls and vision.
• Collaboration with and support of other engineers, artists and researchers.
• Communication of research project agenda, projects, and results.

• Bachelor's in computer science, preferably with an eye toward or in the process of obtaining a master’s or Ph.D.
• Proven track record of achieving significant results.

• Demonstrated software engineering experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or published papers.
• Experience with in reinforcement learning (particularly deep RL), computer vision, numerical optimization.
• High levels of creativity and quick problem‑solving capabilities.

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park – Disneyland – Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting‑edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment.

The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments:
Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with TWDC (Switzerland) GmbH , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

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