Software Engineer Intern
Build core backend and systems components for a scalable blockchain network, primarily using Rust. The internship emphasizes networking, reliability, scalability, systems programming, and collaborative open-source development.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design and code core backend components for a blockchain network, primarily in Rust.
- Develop systems focused on networking, reliability, and scalability.
- Design, test, and implement scalable backend systems.
- Maintain and enhance high-quality software engineering practices within an open-source project.
Requirements
- Experience or interest in designing, testing, and implementing scalable backend systems.
- Experience or interest in a low-level programming language such as Rust, C, C++, or Zig.
- Experience or interest in systems programming; strong signals include writing compilers, operating systems, kernels, or machine simulators.
- Creative, independent, and collaborative approach.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong interest in cryptocurrency.
Skills
Rust, C, C++, Zig, Systems Programming, Backend Systems, Blockchain, Networking, Open Source
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