Software Engineer Intern, Finance Primitives (Summer 2026)
Ripple is a company focused on improving the global financial system through crypto solutions. They are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join the Finance Primitives team, where the intern will contribute to critical projects that enhance operational efficiency and tackle real-time challenges in financial operations. Responsibilities Work on P0 projects alongside senior engineers, addressing the most critical needs in banking abstraction, ledger reconciliation, or unified connectivity Gain familiarity with the core mechanics of payment processing, financial event logging, and multi-asset management in a real-time environment Improve engineering and operational efficiency by applying automation to manual Finance Operations workflows Contribute to the strategic goal of establishing Ripple's Canonical Financial Record Receive mentorship while working with multiple components of the FP platform (backend, some frontend exposure, CI/CD) Skills 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 Company Overview Ripple is a provider of stablecoin-powered cross-border payments and digital asset custody solutions. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Ripple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 4 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.