Controls Software Development Lead
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Controls Software Development Lead Req ID:
10135085 Job Description: 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. And knowing that we
have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and
inspiring for all of us. The WDI Show Systems Studio is looking for
talented software developers to create and deploy the next
generation of show technologies that will drive our guest
experiences in upcoming attractions and venues. This role will
report to the Controls Software Dev Manager. This is a Full Time
position. What You Will Do Estimation, design, implementation, peer
review, testing, documentation, training, and turnover of all Show
Control software artifacts pursuant to attraction and/or venue
scope. Task definition, organization, prioritization, scheduling,
status tracking, and distribution of tasks among software project
team members. Must work closely with other technical divisions of
work to ensure constructed systems (inclusive of both hardware and
software) operate cooperatively and reliably over the expected
usable life of the project. Must balance evolving technical
requirements with fixed budgets and schedules, and communicate both
risks and options to Studio, and Project leadership (as
appropriate) in a timely fashion. Partner with both Studio and
Project leadership to execute project goals while employing best
software development practices and adhering to relevant company and
industry standards. Work with other software projects and product
developers to provide incremental and overall updates to the status
and condition of software product progress. Required Qualifications
& Skills Minimum 8 years of Industrial Automation and/or Process
Control experience, primarily focused on software development
within the same domain. Knowledge and experience with modern
software development practices, including version control and
workflow management tools including JIRA, Clarity, Github, Gitlab,
Subversion, Perforce, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Crucible, Jenkins, etc.
Knowledge and experience with process control/controls engineering
industry standards, platforms/languages/technologies, including
PLCs, FPGAs, embedded controllers/microcontrollers, RTOS
programming environments, HMI and SCADA solutions. Prior experience
authoring and/or augmenting motion control software packages for
Industrial or Entertainment focused applications. Demonstrable
technical writing, documentation, and communication skills. Willing
to travel on behalf of the company to project destinations for the
purposes of business trips (between overnight and 6 months stay),
and also relocation (between 6 months and two-year stay). Preferred
Qualifications & Skills Experience with: IEC61131-3 programming
languages, EtherCAT, ADS, DS-402, Profibus, DMX/sACN, OPC-UA, MQTT,
C#, Python, Java. Familiarity and/or experience with: MS Visual
Studio, RSLogix, Matlab, Robot OS (ROS), AutoDesk Maya, Motion
Builder, AutoCAD Experience with TwinCAT3 is a strong plus.
Education Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical
engineering, and computer engineering from an accredited college or
university. Advanced degrees preferred. Additional Information:
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life.
This includes health and savings benefits, educational
opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide.
Learn more at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. The hiring
range for this position in California is $171,600.00-$230,100.00
per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account
internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s
geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may
be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the
full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent
on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: WDI
Creative Development Job Posting Primary Business: Show Systems
(WDI) Primary Job Posting Category: Software Engineer Employment
Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale,
CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2025-11-06
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