Internship

Software Engineer Intern

Stablecoin

Updated on 3/18/2025

Ripple

Ripple

1,001-5,000 employees

Blockchain-based financial transaction solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$36 - $38Hourly

New York, NY, USA

In-office collaboration is required for 10+ days a month.

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Java
Scala
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or something similar with an anticipated graduation between December 2025 and December 2026
  • Strong competency in at least one programming language: JVM based languages such as Java/Scala/Kotlin preferred.
  • Experience building, testing and deploying backend services on public cloud platforms.
  • Intellectual curiosity - you love to dig into how things work and understand how to improve and scale them
  • You thrive on autonomy, responsibility and owning your work, end to end
  • A positive attitude and a passion for sharing knowledge within your team and organization
  • Eagerness to work openly and collaboratively with a diverse team
Responsibilities
  • Build enterprise, distributed applications and services that manage the lifecycle of RLUSD, from issuance to redemption or bridging
  • Prototype new solutions for complex software problems and implement them for cloud deployments
  • Work with teams across the organization, including product, legal, and business development to think beyond the technical implications of your design decisions
  • Continuously raise our standard of engineering excellence by implementing and driving best practices for coding, testing, and deployment

Ripple provides financial services using blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to enhance transaction efficiency. Its platform allows clients, including financial institutions and governments, to conduct instant payments, manage liquidity, and access working capital. Ripple's solutions are designed to be faster, more transparent, and cost-effective compared to traditional financial services. A key feature is its ability to support Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), exemplified by its partnership with Palau to create a national digital currency. Ripple differentiates itself by focusing on enterprise solutions that improve cash flow and reduce costs for clients, making it a valuable partner in the financial sector.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$292.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ripple's partnership with UAE opens opportunities in the Middle East.
  • Ripple's $50M grant to National Cryptocurrency Association shapes U.S. crypto landscape.
  • Ripple's quantum-ready blockchain security attracts future-focused clients.

What critics are saying

  • Release of one billion XRP tokens may cause market volatility.
  • UAE partnership may increase competition in the Gulf region.
  • U.S. crypto reserve plan could increase regulatory scrutiny on Ripple.

What makes Ripple unique

  • Ripple offers a unique consensus protocol for fast, secure cross-border transactions.
  • Ripple's CBDC solutions meet high security standards for central banks.
  • Ripple's FX Market Making minimizes FX exposure and counter-party risk.

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Benefits

401(k) Plan

Healthcare Coverage

Health and Wellness

Family Support

Flexible Vacation

Employee Giving

Learning and Development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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