Software Engineer Intern

Ritual is building a sovereign execution layer for AI, creating the first blockchain custom-built to support AI-native operations. We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join our team and contribute to the development of infrastructure at the intersection of crypto and artificial intelligence.

Key responsibilities

• Prototype rapidly, iterate, and execute quickly based on technical guidance.
• Work at the frontier of modern cryptographic schemes and open-source AI.
• Release your work into the open-source world and build alongside the Ritual community.

Requirements

• Intellectual curiosity regarding interdisciplinary fields ranging from game theory to cryptography and machine learning.
• Ability to perform quick iteration and development cycles on writing and proof-of-concept projects.
• Experience in cryptography or machine learning software projects, ideally within the open-source ecosystem.
• Open to exceptional individuals from all academic backgrounds, including high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.

What we offer

• Join a passionate group of engineers, researchers, and operators on a mission to build the next generation of AI infrastructure.
• Work in a fully open-source environment with weekly shipping cycles.
• Maximize your knowledge gradient by working across fields that typically do not intersect.