Software Engineer Intern, Finance Primitives (Summer 2026)

Join Ripple's Finance Primitives team as a Software Engineer Intern and contribute to high-priority initiatives to scale product impact by improving operational efficiency. Work on real-time challenges that impact the operational stability and financial accuracy of the entire business.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Available to work for 12 weeks during Summer 2026, beginning in May or June.
• Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.
• Demonstrated understanding of core data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following backend languages: Java, Go, or Python.
• Experience with microservices, relational databases (SQL).
• Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and CI/CD concepts.
• Prior experience (academic projects or previous internships) in building scalable backend services.
• A strong interest in FinTech, distributed systems, and solving complex, high-reliability problems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend
• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events