Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Gemini is regulated and licensed like a bank, but it’s run like a tech startup, and engineering is the core of the company. There’s a wide range of tough problems to solve at Gemini – from properly securing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of customer funds, to developing innovative new blockchain products, to finding new techniques to combat fraud, to shaving microseconds off our API response times, and everything in between.

All of Gemini’s engineers are able to work across the software platform, not just on their own specialization or subteam. We value a thoughtful, collaborative software development process, coupled with a pragmatic approach to problem solving and delivering software.

The Role: Software Engineering Intern

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 12-week summer internship program with 3 days a week in person at our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office.

Responsibilities:

1. Drive the development of new products and features on the Gemini platform, taking ownership of meaningful projects within small, fast-moving teams.
2. Collaborate closely with senior engineers who will challenge you to raise the bar on design, testing, and scalability while providing mentorship and guidance.
3. Contribute technical ideas and solutions during planning and design discussions, influencing the direction of key initiatives.
4. Review and critique code with a focus on correctness, performance, and security - while learning best practices from experienced engineers.
5. Enhance the reliability, performance, and maintainability of Gemini’s systems through thoughtful refactoring and continuous improvement projects.
6. 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:

1. Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or Master’s).
2. Passionate about blockchain, digital assets, and the Web3 industry - a genuine drive to make an impact in this space is essential.
3. Solid understanding of core software engineering and coding concepts, with curiosity to go deeper and learn quickly.
4. Self-motivated and proactive - you take initiative, ask smart questions, and push projects forward without waiting to be told what to do.
5. Strong communication skills: able to clearly articulate ideas, provide updates, and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
6. Open to feedback and committed to growth - willing to challenge yourself, learn from experience, and raise the bar with every project.

Pay Rate:

The hourly pay rate for this role is $50/hour in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.