Software Engineer Intern

Position: Software Engineer Intern

Company: Ripple

Location: San Francisco, CA, USA (Remote options may be available)

Job Type: Internship

About Ripple:

Ripple is revolutionizing the global financial system by building crypto solutions that enable financial institutions, businesses, and governments to settle cross-border payments instantly. Ripple’s distributed financial technology improves on existing banking infrastructure by reducing costs, increasing speed, and providing transparency into payment processes. Ripple aims to create greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people across the world.

Role Overview:

Ripple is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join the team and help build the next generation of payment applications. These applications will enable banks and other financial institutions to settle cross-border payments in seconds, contributing to the creation of the "Internet of Value."

Responsibilities:

• Develop Payment Solutions: Build enterprise-grade distributed payment applications and services that ensure instantaneous settlement.
• Prototype and Implement Solutions: Design and prototype innovative solutions for complex software problems and deploy them for both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with teams from product, legal, and business development to consider the broader implications of your technical design decisions.
• Promote Engineering Excellence: Contribute to improving Ripple’s engineering practices by promoting and following best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java (Spring), ReactJS (Redux and Typescript), or NodeJS.
• Full-Stack Development: Experience building and testing full-stack applications.
• Intellectual Curiosity: A passion for understanding how systems work and how to improve and scale them.
• Ownership: Thrives in autonomous, responsible roles and is motivated to own tasks from start to finish.
• Collaborative Mindset: Eager to share knowledge and work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range (CA): $42 - $45 USD per hour
• Benefits: This role includes access to a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Why Ripple?

• Learning Environment: Dive into cutting-edge technologies and make a real impact in the financial tech space.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that values diversity and provides opportunities to grow in your career.
• Flexibility: Enjoy in-office collaboration and flexibility with remote work options.
• Employee Perks: Access to wellness programs, generous vacation policies, and a fun office culture including team bonding activities, happy hours, and catered lunches.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ripple is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. They do not discriminate against any qualified applicants based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, military status, or any other protected status.

If you are passionate about financial technology and looking for a dynamic internship where you can grow your engineering skills and contribute to the future of payments, apply to Ripple today!

Learn more about Ripple and apply:

• Ripple Careers