Software Engineering Intern

Summary

Join the Ethereum Foundation's internship program and contribute to critical projects advancing the Ethereum protocol. Interns will work alongside leading experts, gaining hands-on experience in areas like protocol development, network security, and tooling. The 12-week summer 2025 internship offers remote or in-office options (Boulder, USA or Berlin, Germany), including a summer cohort meetup. Interns will be assigned to one of several projects, including Portal Network, EEST, EELS, Go-ethereum, Account Abstraction, or Protocol Security Research. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of Ethereum while collaborating on cutting-edge blockchain technology.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: cybersecurity, mechanism design, cryptography, distributed systems, or smart contract development
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages, such as Go, Rust, Python, or Solidity
• Familiarity with Ethereum projects, protocols, and tooling, such as go-ethereum, hive, ERC-4337, or the EVM
• Strong communication skills and a passion for open-source collaboration

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Ethereum Foundation teams to develop, test, and maintain tools, protocols, and specifications
• Contribute to projects such as client development, testing frameworks, protocol design, and security auditing
• Assist in developing and documenting standards and protocols for Ethereum and its ecosystem
• Conduct research and simulations to address critical technical challenges in areas like security, data availability, and scalability
• Contribute to open-source codebases and participate in technical discussions and reviews

Benefits

• $8,000 - $8,000 a month
• Interns can choose to either work remotely, or in one of the EF offices, in Boulder (USA) or Berlin (Germany)
• In addition, interns will be invited for an in-person cohort meetup in the summer