If you’re looking to launch your software engineering career with one of the world’s leading AI and technology companies, this Software Engineering (SE) Internship opportunity at Gemini is worth exploring. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real-world projects, and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies. With competitive hourly pay and a collaborative work environment in New York, this internship is an excellent opportunity for students and aspiring software engineers to build valuable industry experience.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Gemini |
| Role | Software Engineering (SE) Intern |
| Qualification | Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field |
| Job Location | New York, USA |
| Salary | $50 per hour |
| Work Type | On-site / Hybrid (Subject to team requirements) |
| Job Type | Internship |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Intern |
| Industry | Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Technology |
Job Description
As a member of our software engineering team, you’ll architect and solve complex problems that will directly influence the direction of the digital asset space. There’s a wide range of problems to solve at Gemini – from properly securing millions of dollars worth of customer funds, to developing innovative new blockchain products, to shaving microseconds off our API response times. We have a strong culture of code reviews, and a focus on security, with the end goal of writing and shipping high-quality code by getting things right the first time. We want to continue building the best product we can as we scale and grow our business. If you get excited about solving technical challenges that directly impact our customers, clients, and the rest of the Gemini team, we’d love to hear from you. There are opportunities for frontend and/or backend work depending on your interests and strengths.
This will be a 16-week fall internship program required to be in person 3 days a week at our New York City, NY office.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the development of new products and features on the Gemini platform, taking ownership of meaningful projects within small, fast-moving teams.
- Collaborate closely with senior engineers who will challenge you to raise the bar on design, testing, and scalability while providing mentorship and guidance.
- Contribute technical ideas and solutions during planning and design discussions, influencing the direction of key initiatives.
- Review and critique code with a focus on correctness, performance, and security – while learning best practices from experienced engineers.
- Enhance the reliability, performance, and maintainability of Gemini’s systems through thoughtful refactoring and continuous improvement projects.
- Take part in supporting production systems by helping diagnose and resolve alerts or bugs, gaining hands-on experience with real-world operations at scale.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or Master’s).
- Passionate about blockchain, digital assets, and the Web3 industry – a genuine drive to make an impact in this space is essential.
- Solid understanding of core software engineering and coding concepts, with curiosity to go deeper and learn quickly.
- Self-motivated and proactive – you take initiative, ask smart questions, and push projects forward without waiting to be told what to do.
- Strong communication skills: able to clearly articulate ideas, provide updates, and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
- Open to feedback and committed to growth – willing to challenge yourself, learn from experience, and raise the bar with every project.
Selection Process
- Submit the online application.
- Resume screening by the recruitment team.
- Online coding assessment (if applicable).
- Technical interview(s).
- Behavioral or team-fit interview.
- Final hiring decision.
- Offer letter and onboarding.
How to Apply
- Visit the company’s official careers website.
- Search for the Software Engineering Intern position in New York.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your technical skills and projects.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for further updates from the recruitment team.
