TL;DR

Software Engineer Intern (AI): Develop AI-powered tools, SDKs, and services for the XRP Ledger ecosystem with an accent on AI-assisted validation, analysis, and developer experience. Focus on designing AI-enhanced SDK features, accelerating feature rollout pipelines, and building machine learning systems for developer insights.

Location: Based in California, USA with hybrid work model

Salary: $45–$50.50 per hour (CA hourly rate)

Company

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What you will do

Design and implement AI-powered SDK enhancements using LLMs and semantic analysis.
Develop pipelines integrating AI to accelerate feature rollout across multiple SDKs.
Build machine learning systems to provide continuous developer insights on API functionality and performance.
Collaborate with the Developer Growth and Experience team to improve XRPL ecosystem tools.
Apply software engineering and distributed systems concepts to large-scale blockchain systems.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
Available for a 12-week summer internship starting May or June 2026.
Intent to return to degree program after internship completion.
Experience in at least one programming language: Python, Java, or JavaScript.
Strong interest or foundational experience in AI/ML, NLP, or LLM technologies.
Familiarity with GitHub and basic understanding of SDKs.

Culture & Benefits

Fast-paced startup environment with experienced industry leaders.
Professional development budget and learning resources.
Flexible hybrid work with in-office collaboration 10+ days per month.
Competitive salary, bonuses, equity, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and family support.
Generous vacation, wellness programs, parental leave, and catered lunches.