• Storage Analytics Intern - Summer

    The Walt Disney Company (Emeryville, CA)


    Join our dedicated Storage and Backup team, guardians of Petabytes of high‑value digital media, from original footage to final renders and proprietary assets that fuel our most significant projects. In the world of media and entertainment, data is both the canvas and the masterpiece. This internship offers a unique chance to enhance creative workflows by pioneering a generative AI chatbot that lets artists seamlessly converse with their data in natural language, turning abstract file metrics into tangible insights.

     

    We believe technology inspires art, and art challenges technology. As part of our team, you’ll help preserve the legacy of our studio while unlocking the potential of future stories. This role places you at the rare intersection of massive‑scale infrastructure and cutting‑edge AI, within a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and excellence. Working alongside world‑class engineers and artists, you’ll create innovative solutions and leave your mark on the tools that help tell the world’s greatest stories.

    Responsibilities:

    + Design and implement a working prototype of a large language model (LLM)-backed chatbot, focusing on a user experience that resonates with a creative pipeline

    + The bot should intuitively answer artistic and project-based queries, bridging the gap between technical storage metrics and creative needs

    + Help engineer efficient pipelines to extract, structure, and tag the essential technical and descriptive metadata embedded within our media files (resolution, color space, project tags, versioning details)

    + Leverage our existing high-performance computing infrastructure and analytics tools to process massive datasets

    Qualifications:

    + Excellent scripting language skills, including Python & Shell

    + Experience with Generative AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI API, Hugging Face) and Large Language Models (LLMs)

    + Understanding of data structures, metadata extraction, or database querying (SQL/NoSQL)

    + Ability to translate complex technical data into intuitive insights for digital artists and technical creatives

    Bonus Skills:

    + Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments

    + Knowledge of file systems or cloud storage fundamentals

    + Interest in film, animation, VFX, or digital content creation pipelines

    Eligibility:

    + Minimally a junior in college working towards a degree or certificate in computer science, computer graphics, or other area of relevant study

    + Recent graduates who are within the first year after graduation are eligible to apply

    + You already possess the legal right to work in the United States

    + This is a full-time position. You must be available to work on-site Mon 6.1.26 - Fri 8.21.26

    Visa Sponsorship:

    + Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor student / intern visas at this time

    Submission Process and Application Materials** **(Please Read Carefully)** **:

    + Attach a single PDF file containing your cover letter and resume.

    + Due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to provide feedback nor are we able to respond to requests for application status. You will be notified when there is an update on your application.

    + In submitting your application, you are agreeing to the terms of our Submission Release Form. Without this, we are unable to consider your application.

     

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 1, 2026

     

    The pay rate for this internship in Emeryville is $25.00 per hour.

     

    **Job ID:** R-04076

    **Location:** Emeryville,California

    **Job Posting Company:** Pixar Animation Studios

     

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