Software Engineer Intern (Backend, Rust)

N1; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blockchain company in New York is seeking a Software Engineer intern focusing on backend systems in Rust. This role involves designing and coding backend components for their blockchain network, ensuring reliability and scalability. Candidates should have an interest in scalable backend systems, low-level programming, and systems programming. A collaborative attitude and problem-solving skills are key. This role offers a dynamic environment ideal for those passionate about technology and crypto.

Qualifications

• Experience/interest in designing, testing, and implementing scalable backend systems.
• Experience/interest in low level programming languages like Rust, C, C++, or Zig.
• Strong signals include experience writing compilers, operating systems, kernels, or machine simulators.
• Creative, independent, and collaborative team player.
• Strong interest in crypto.

Responsibilities

• Design and code core backend software components primarily in Rust.
• Maintain and enhance high-quality software engineering practices.
• Collaborate with open-source project maintainers and the team.

Skills

Experience in backend systems

Interest in Rust

Systems programming knowledge

Problem solving skills

Team collaboration

Interest in crypto

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 systems
• Experience/ interest in a low level programming language like Rust, C, C++, Zig
• Experience/ interest in systems programming. Strong signals include experience writing compilers, operating systems, kernels, machine simulators
• Creative, independent, and collaborative team player with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Loves problem solving
• Strong interest in crypto