Ripple · 8 hours ago
Security Engineer Intern, Secure Digital Assets Operations (Summer 2026)
San Francisco, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$48/hr - $53.50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringRipple is building a world where value moves like information, improving the global financial system through crypto solutions. As a Security Engineer Intern, you will contribute to enhancing security controls and operational processes for digital and fiat assets, while gaining foundational experience in the field.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTechForeign Exchange TradingInternetPaymentsWeb3
Responsibilities
Define baseline security configurations and operational procedures to secure high-value digital asset solutions/transactions
Develop a dashboard that pulls in key details via APIs and other methods to track and visualize adherence to these configurations and processes
Define a process to alert relevant personnel about high-risk events that require remediation
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Graduate or PhD degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a 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
Strong proven interest and passion in crypto, blockchain and web3
Experience in at least one programming language and the technical ability to build lightweight dashboards that pull information via APIs and/or scripts
Hands-on experience setting up, configuring, and securing a variety of software digital asset exchange and wallet solutions
Intermediate understanding of digital asset key management solutions and key management best practices that include the secure creation, distribution, storage, and usage of cryptographic keys
Ability to handle sensitive work with discretion and integrity
Effective communication to varying levels of stakeholders across different business lines
Comfortable operating on an unpaved road and dealing with ambiguity and complexity
Passion for continuous learning and willingness to apply processes unique to the challenges at Ripple
Benefits
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
Ripple
Ripple is a provider of stablecoin-powered cross-border payments and digital asset custody solutions.
Founded in 2012
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$793.8MKey Investors
C1FundTetragon Financial Group LimitedSBI Investment
2025-11-05Series Unknown· $500M
2025-10-09Series Unknown
2023-09-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Brad Garlinghouse
CEO
Jon Bilich
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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