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Software Engineer Intern (Backend, Rust)

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New York, NYFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1y agoChecked 1w ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
New York, NY
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

N1 is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (Backend, Rust). N1 is seeking a Software Engineer Intern with a focus on backend systems in Rust. This role involves developing core backend components for their blockchain network, concentrating on networking, reliability, and scalability. The intern will design and code core backend software components primarily in Rust, while maintaining and enhancing high-quality software engineering practices within an open-source project.

Key focus areas include Develop core backend components for the blockchain network, Focus on networking, reliability, and scalability, and Design core backend software components in Rust.

Important skills include Backend Systems Design, Backend Systems Testing, Backend Systems Implementation, Rust, C, and C++.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Backend Systems DesignBackend Systems TestingBackend Systems ImplementationRustCC++ZigSystems ProgrammingCompiler WritingOperating SystemsKernelsMachine SimulatorsCreativeIndependentCollaborative Team PlayerProblem SolvingCryptography

Full job description

About N1:

N1 is the first hyper-performant and horizontally scalable blockchain network designed to enable trustless computing at internet scale.

N1 is comprised of a team spanning backgrounds from Harvard, CMU, DFINITY, VMWare, Galaxy Digital, and more, and is backed by top-tier institutions like Founders Fund, Kraken Ventures, SALT, Amber Group, and more.

Position Overview:

We're seeking a Software Engineer intern with a focus on backend systems in Rust. This role will involve the development of core backend components for our blockchain network, focusing on networking, reliability, and scalability. Your primary responsibilities will entail designing and coding core backend software components primarily in Rust. Your role will involve maintaining and enhancing high-quality software engineering practices within a prominent open-source project.

Requirements:

  • Experience/ interest in designing, testing, and implementing scalable backend systems

  • Experience/ interest in a low level programming language like Rust, C, C++, Zig

  • Experience/ interest in systems programming. Strong signals include experience writing compilers, operating systems, kernels, machine simulators

  • Creative, independent, and collaborative team player with the ability to work in a fast paced environment

  • Loves problem solving

  • Strong interest in crypto

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