Security Engineer Intern, Secure Digital Assets Operations (Summer 2026)

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK

As a Ripple intern, you will work on challenges that impact our mission and shape our company. With support from your team, access to learning and development resources, and opportunities for fun along the way, our program will give you the foundation to start your career journey.

As a Security Engineer Intern within the Secure Digital Asset Operations (SDAO) function, you will contribute to a high-impact project to mature security controls and operational processes that govern Ripple-owned/managed digital and fiat assets.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 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 land 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.

For positions that will be based in CA, the hourly range for this position is below. Actual rates may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.

CA Hourly Rate Range
$48—$53.50 USD

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders

• 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.

• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.

• 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!

Take Control of Your Finances

• 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

Take Care of Yourself

• 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

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

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