N1
Cloud Infrastructure & DevToolsDirect Ashby career site

Software Engineer Intern (Backend, Rust)

Location
New York City, NY · On-site
Job type
Internship
Level
Entry level
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Rust
  • backend systems design
  • systems programming

Also useful

  • C
  • C++
  • Zig

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

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.

Read the original posting

From N1's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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