Software Engineer Intern, RippleX DGE (Summer 2026)
Ripple is a company focused on improving the global financial system through crypto solutions. As a Software Engineer Intern on the Developer Growth and Experience team, you will develop tools and services for the XRP Ledger ecosystem, applying software engineering and AI-assisted methods to enhance developer experiences. Responsibilities 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 Skills 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) Benefits A professional development budget to support other modes of learning. Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support Employee giving match Mobile phone stipend 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 Company Overview Ripple is a provider of stablecoin-powered cross-border payments and digital asset custody solutions. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Ripple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 4 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.