Software Engineering Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Software Engineering Intern at Gemini

Join Gemini, a leading global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014. Gemini is dedicated to unlocking the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom by providing trusted access to the decentralized future. Operating in over 70 countries, Gemini offers a wide range of simple, reliable, and secure crypto products and services to both individuals and institutions. As a publicly traded company, Gemini is uniquely positioned to bridge traditional finance with the emerging cryptoeconomy, aspiring to create a more open, fair, and secure world.

The Department: Engineering

Engineering is at the heart of Gemini, a company that operates with the agility of a tech startup while being regulated and licensed like a bank. This unique environment presents a diverse set of challenging problems, from securing hundreds of millions of dollars in customer funds and developing innovative blockchain products to optimizing API response times and combating fraud. At Gemini, engineers are encouraged to work across the entire software platform, fostering a thoughtful, collaborative software development process coupled with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and delivery.

The Role: Software Engineering Intern

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will become a vital member of our engineering team, architecting and solving complex problems that will directly influence the direction of the digital asset space. This role offers opportunities for both frontend and/or backend work, depending on your interests and strengths. You will tackle a broad spectrum of challenges, including securing customer funds, developing cutting-edge blockchain products, and optimizing system performance. Gemini fosters a strong culture of code reviews, security focus, and a commitment to writing and shipping high-quality code. This is an opportunity to directly impact customers, clients, and the Gemini team while contributing to the growth and scaling of our business.

This is a 12-week summer internship program, requiring 3 days a week in person at our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the development of new products and features on the Gemini platform, taking ownership of meaningful projects within small, fast-moving teams.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers who will provide mentorship and guidance, challenging you to raise the bar on design, testing, and scalability.
• Contribute technical ideas and solutions during planning and design discussions, influencing the direction of key initiatives.
• Review and critique code with a focus on correctness, performance, and security, while learning best practices from experienced engineers.
• Enhance the reliability, performance, and maintainability of Gemini’s systems through thoughtful refactoring and continuous improvement projects.
• Take part in supporting production systems by helping diagnose and resolve alerts or bugs, gaining hands-on experience with real-world operations at scale.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or Master’s).
• Passionate about blockchain, digital assets, and the Web3 industry – a genuine drive to make an impact in this space is essential.
• Solid understanding of core software engineering and coding concepts, coupled with curiosity to go deeper and learn quickly.
• Self-motivated and proactive – you take initiative, ask smart questions, and push projects forward without waiting to be told what to do.
• Strong communication skills: able to clearly articulate ideas, provide updates, and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Open to feedback and committed to growth – willing to challenge yourself, learn from experience, and raise the bar with every project.

Compensation & Work Environment:

The hourly pay rate for this role is $50/hour in the State of New York, the State of California, and the State of Washington. Compensation is determined by considering factors such as skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Gemini offers a hybrid work approach at its hub offices in the United States, balancing in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Expectation for this role is 3 days a week in person at the San Francisco or New York City office.

Gemini is committed to building diverse teams and is an equal employment opportunity workplace, dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Accommodations for specific needs can be arranged by contacting the People Team.