C++ Software Engineer Intern, RippleX Core Ledger (Summer 2026)
Ripple is a company focused on improving the global financial system through innovative crypto solutions. As a Software Engineer Intern in the Core Ledger team, you will help enhance the XRP Ledger's capabilities while engaging in the full software development lifecycle and contributing to the open-source community. Responsibilities Increase the capabilities, performance, scalability, and reliability of the XRPL Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, design, development, bug fixing, as well as functional and performance validations Engage with the open-source XRP ledger community, promoting quality in coding, testing, and deployment Actively participate in code reviews to maintain the quality of our codebase Skills Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate, Graduate or an equivalent degree, preferably in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field Available to work for 12 weeks during Summer 2026, beginning in May or June Intent to return to the degree-program after completing the internship 3+ years of hands-on software development experience using C++ Strong interest or foundational experience in backend systems development, preferably distributed systems, concurrency and multithreading Passion for blockchain technology and its potential benefits Ability to learn new technologies and languages quickly Ability to solve highly complex problems with creative solutions Benefits 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. 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! 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 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.