Software Engineer Intern, RippleX DGE (Summer 2026)
Please note this is for Toronto, Canada. You only need to apply to one location if there are multiple listed for the job.
At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
THE WORK
As a Ripple intern, you will work on challenges that impact our mission and shape our company. With support from your team, access to learning and development resources, and opportunities for fun along the way, our program will give you the foundation to start your career journey.
RippleX assists developers building on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a fast and reliable public blockchain. As a Software Engineer Intern on the Developer Growth and Experience (DGE) team for the XRPL ecosystem, you will develop tools, SDKs and services that keep this large distributed system detailed, credible, and understandable. You will apply software engineering and distributed systems concepts. You’ll use AI-assisted methods to improve validation, analysis, and summarization of rippled's behavior under real-world conditions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design and Implement AI-Powered SDK Enhancements: Leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and semantic analysis techniques to develop internal and external tooling that improves the efficiency and quality of our core language SDKs (Python, Java, JavaScript).
- Accelerate Feature Rollout: Work on pipelines that integrate AI to develop, test, or validate new features across multiple SDKs, streamlining the process of translating new XRPL protocol changes into developer-ready code.
- Develop Next-Generation Developer Insights: Build systems to apply machine learning to SDK usage and network data, enhancing developer experience by providing continuous insights into API functionality, potential performance improvements, and feature availability across the ecosystem.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate, Graduate or an equivalent degree preferably in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related 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.
- Experience in at least one programming language like Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Strong interest or foundational experience in AI/ML, NLP, or LLM technologies and how they can be applied to code analysis and developer tools.
- Familiarity with the usage of GitHub for version control and collaboration.
- Basic understanding of Software Development Kits (SDKs) and their role in enabling developers to interact with an underlying platform (like the XRPL).
For positions that will be based in Toronto, the monthly range for this position is below. Actual rates may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
- Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
- 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
Take Care of Yourself
- 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
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
Req ID: 25450