Software Engineer Intern (AI)

TL;DR

Software Engineer Intern (AI): Developing AI-assisted tools and services for the XRP Ledger ecosystem, focusing on improving validation, analysis, and summarization of distributed system behavior. Focus on building multi-agent backend systems, intelligent data workflows, and applying AI techniques like anomaly detection and natural language summarization to ensure XRPL reliability and performance.

Location: For positions that will be based in CA

Salary: $45—$53.50 USD (hourly rate)

Company

hirify.global is building crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers to improve the global financial system and create economic fairness.

What you will do

• Build and implement backend tools and components for a multi-agent system to test and verify hirify.globald behavior.
• Develop intelligent data workflows and pipelines for metrics, logs, and ledger data to identify anomalies and trends.
• Apply AI-assisted techniques like anomaly detection and natural language summaries for complex run results.
• Collaborate on building, code reviews, and documentation to refine XRPL reliability heuristics.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate, Graduate, or PhD program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or possessing equivalent experience.
• Available for a 12-week internship in Summer 2026 (May or June start), with intent to return to your degree program afterward.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as C++, Python, Java, or Go.
• Proven understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems or networking).
• Interest in distributed systems and/or data-intensive systems and methods to validate and observe them at scale.
• Comfortable working on backend or system-focused projects and collaborating in a team environment.
• Curiosity about applied ML/LLMs or automation powered by artificial intelligence for developer tools and analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build in a fast-paced startup environment with experienced industry leaders.
• A professional development budget and a learning environment to dive deep into the latest technologies.
• In-office collaboration is required for 10+ days a month, with flexibility for managers and teams to decide which days.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
• Competitive benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support.
• R&R days, generous wellness reimbursement, and a flexible vacation policy.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events.