Software Engineer Intern (Backend, Rust)

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

About N1:N1 is the first hyper-performant and horizontally scalable blockchain network designed to enable trustless computing at internet scale. N1 is comprised of a team spanning backgrounds from Harvard, CMU, DFINITY, VMWare, Galaxy Digital, and more, and is backed by top-tier institutions like Founders Fund, Kraken Ventures, SALT, Amber Group, and more.

Position Overview:We're seeking a Software Engineer intern with a focus on backend systems in Rust. This role will involve the development of core backend components for our blockchain network, focusing on networking, reliability, and scalability. Your primary responsibilities will entail designing and coding core backend software components primarily in Rust. Your role will involve maintaining and enhancing high-quality software engineering practices within a prominent open-source project.

Requirements:Experience/ interest in designing, testing, and implementing scalable backend systemsExperience/ interest in a low level programming language like Rust, C, C++, ZigExperience/ interest in systems programming. Strong signals include experience writing compilers, operating systems, kernels, machine simulatorsCreative, independent, and collaborative team player with the ability to work in a fast paced environmentLoves problem solvingStrong interest in crypto