Software Engineer Intern, RippleX Programmability (Summer 2026)

Ripple's RippleX Programmability team is hiring a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2026. The Programmability team focuses on evolving the core capabilities of the XRP Ledger to support smart contracts, on-ledger automation, and more complex programmable functionality. Interns will contribute code to production-grade blockchain systems, work closely with protocol engineers, and participate in design discussions about the next generation of XRPL programmability primitives. Responsibilities include prototyping features, writing unit and integration tests, contributing to specifications, and shipping user-facing tooling. Qualifications: currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science or a related field; strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and at least one systems language (C++, Rust, or Go). Familiarity with blockchain concepts, consensus protocols, or smart contract platforms is a plus. The internship is 12 weeks, paid, and hybrid.