Show Controls Software Developer

The Walt Disney Company

Closes in 7 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Celebration, FL
Salary
$135,200–$181,200 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jun 22, 2026 (soon)

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $157k
This role $158k
$113k most similar roles pay here $207k

This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $128,912–$185,962 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $157k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 169 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$198,800 across 165 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Show Controls Software Developer

As a Show Controls Software Developer at Walt Disney Imagineering’s Creative Show Design & Delivery studio in Celebration, Florida, you will be part of a team that brings innovative attractions to life. Your role involves designing and developing robust real-time software systems for immersive experiences worldwide, collaborating closely with creative, engineering, and project teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software. You will architect and maintain complete software solutions, manage project timelines and budgets, and provide technical leadership throughout the lifecycle of projects from concept to commissioning. Essential skills include hands-on PLC programming experience, proficiency in IEC 61131-3 languages, and familiarity with modern software development practices like version control and CI/CD pipelines. Ideal candidates have a background in industrial automation or process control and are comfortable working on diverse projects that require creative problem-solving and technical documentation excellence.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop robust real-time software systems for immersive attractions.
  • Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to integrate hardware and software systems.
  • Maintain technical documentation and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
  • Balance evolving requirements with fixed budgets, communicating risks and tradeoffs.
  • Implement modern software development practices and tools in project workflows.
  • Program PLCs and work within process control engineering standards and workflows.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in industrial automation and process control software development.
  • Hands-on programming experience with PLCs like Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell.
  • Proficiency in IEC 61131‑3 programming languages for industrial applications.
  • Strong technical documentation and communication skills for project stakeholders.
  • Experience with modern software development practices including version control and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Foundational understanding of control hardware and ability to interpret electrical schematics.
  • Willingness to travel for project site support, installations, and commissioning.

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