Production Software Rendering Intern, DreamWorks Animation, Summer 2026

NBCUniversal • Glendale, CA

16h • $20 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.
DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.
In the DreamWorks Internship Program, interns work in an engaging and exciting environment alongside creative leaders and artists who are committed to building an inclusive and collaborative culture. Interns are immersed into TV and Feature animated productions while gaining hands-on experience at our studio. Open to students and recent grads, we love those who are driven and hungry to learn, are curious and resourceful, and most importantly, are passionate about animation.
The Internship Program also showcases best-in-class opportunities by offering executive speaker series, professional/career development workshops, artistic classes, practice art tests, community outreach opportunities, movie screenings, and much more!
The engineering teams at DreamWorks develop state-of-the-art techniques, algorithms, and tools that are core to the production of our CG animated films.
If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!
Summer 2026 Production Software Rendering Internship:
Applications close: March 16, 2026 at 11:59pm PT
Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2026
Time Commitment: Full-Time (40 hours per week required)
Format: In-Person
Responsibilities: "What would you say you do here?”
During the course of a 10-week internship, interns will work closely with our world-class artists and top engineers in this field. Some of our engineers started themselves as interns here at DreamWorks and are now leading efforts that are recognized industry-wide.
Our engineering teams work in several subject areas across our pipeline and company. As a DreamWorks Production Engineering Intern, you may work in one of the following areas:
Rendering and Shading
Physics and Simulation
Computer Animation and Graphics
Big Data and Analytics
Large Scale Application Development
Extensions to Third Party CG Applications
Cloud-Native Application Development
Configuration Management
Technical Writing / Web Development
DCC Tools and Workflow
Media Playback and Manipulation

Requirements

• Majoring in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Physics, and Mathematics or related field(s)
• Strong interest in animation; passion for how technology and art work together
• Dedicated, resourceful, an excellent communicator, possesses critical thinking skills, and is a great teammate
• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at a College/University (or equivalent), or be a recent graduate (within six months of graduation date)
• Submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to any websites (GitHub, Stack Overflow, etc) or blog indicating technical skills such as math and programming. Relevant coursework listed at the top of your resume is helpful as well
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be willing to work in Glendale, California
• Ability to provide own relocation, housing and transportation
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• C++ experience
• Python experience
• Ability to work within a Linux environment

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support aspects of the company’s proprietary software tools
• Build unique software solutions that fuel the bold and creative visions of our artists
• Innovate to provide our premier artists with the best tools and deliver a competitive advantage to the studio
• Work hand-in-hand with dedicated artists and have an immediate, positive impact on their work
• Work in a collaborative environment & develop problem-solving skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree