UBRI Intern, Ripple Impact (Summer 2026)
Please note this is for New York, NY, United States. 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.
The UBRI team is focused on collaboration with Ripple’s university partners, deepening the UBRI program and value, both for Ripple and the broader FinTech ecosystem. Ripple is looking for an intern to join the UBRI team for the spring to execute and support high priority projects and to help coordinate internal collaboration across Ripple’s various functional teams.
As an UBRI Intern for Ripple Impact, you will play an instrumental role in coordinating our XRPL hackathon event and annual conference UBRI Connect @ APEX. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be involved in delivering an innovative program at a phenomenal place to work with the potential to have a tremendous, positive impact globally.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Execute priority initiatives with university partners like planning logistics for UBRI Connect 2025 in-person conference
- Inspire community engagement through developing content like tutorials, newsletters and All About Blockchain podcasts
- Design and update our messaging working closely with the Communications department to align with Ripple's overall marketing position
- Connect and engage partners for collaboration through regular communication posts on social media about new member profiles, on campus events and research outcomes
- Help develop Ripple’s open-source community through Hackathons, Webinars, Challenges and other events in collaboration w/RippleX Dev Growth to highlight wins
- Perform various project management and program administrative duties in support of UBRI
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate, or Graduate degree preferably in a Communication, Marketing Major 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.
- Ideal candidates will serve leadership in their student blockchain club and be active builders competing in hackathon competitions. Exceptional communicators and natural leaders with a strong bias towards action are welcome.
- Inspire people who work with you to up their game. Anyone who’s worked with you attests to the fact that you’re outstanding to work with and we must hire you.
- Has an entrepreneurial, roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and aggressive about getting things done.
- Enjoys a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment.
- Serious attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
For positions that will be based in NY, the hourly 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: 25469