Backend Systems Engineer Intern – Rust & Blockchain

N1 Discovery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

N1 Discovery is seeking a Software Engineer intern focused on backend systems in Rust. You will design and code core backend components for our blockchain network, emphasising networking, reliability, and scalability.

You will contribute to maintaining high-quality software engineering practices within a prominent open-source project and collaborate with a team from prestigious backgrounds. The role offers exposure to a fast-paced blockchain environment and crypto-focused challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, testing, and implementing scalable backend systems.
• Experience/ interest in Rust, C, C++, or Zig for systems programming.
• Creative, independent and collaborative team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in crypto.

Responsibilities

• Develop core backend components for the blockchain network in Rust.
• Maintain and enhance high-quality software engineering practices within an open-source project.

Skills

Rust

Backend design

Systems programming

C/C++

Zig

Networking

Open-source

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Git

Rust tooling

Job description

N1 Discovery is seeking a Software Engineer intern focused on backend systems in Rust. You will design and code core backend components for our blockchain network, emphasising networking, reliability, and scalability.

You will contribute to maintaining high-quality software engineering practices within a prominent open-source project and collaborate with a team from prestigious backgrounds. The role offers exposure to a fast-paced blockchain environment and crypto-focused challenges.