Software Engineering Intern, Gemini
Winter-Spring 2026
Hourly pay rate for this role is $50/hour
3 days a week in office
Cryptocurrency exchange platform
Job no longer available
Cryptocurrency exchange platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
Hourly pay rate for this role is $50/hour
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the next era of financial, creative and personal freedom
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- There are opportunities for frontend and/or backend work depending on your interests and strengths
- This will be a semester long internship program with 3 days a week in person at our New York City, NY office from January to May 2026
- 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
Our take
Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that's known for offering excellent security as well as being available across the US, including New York - a state not often covered by crypto exchanges.
As a trading platform, Gemini is one of many, but a dedication to innovation and a commitment to working within FCA regulations are what make it stand out from the crowd. After acquiring Blockrize in 2021, the company launched a credit card for US customers that enables them to earn a small percentage of spending back in bitcoin rewards. It also launched the Gemini dollar, a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin, that combines the price stability of the US dollar with the technological advantages of a cryptocurrency.
The crypto exchange market is crowded with exchange platforms, and Gemini's competitors include giants like Coinbase. However, by operating within regulations and maintaining its status as a registered digital asset service provider in Europe (with plans to expand further in the region very soon), Gemini is in a strong position to face the continued crackdown on unauthorized activity in this market and make a space for itself in the DeFi future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2021
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $400m
Company benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
- Retirement plan matching
- Generous parental leave
- Comprehensive health plans
- Training and development
- Health and wellness perks
- Community events
Company HQ
New York, NY
Leadership
Tyler Winklevoss
(Co-Founder & CEO)Principal at Winklevoss Capital. Studied Economics at Harvard. Notorious for their role in the founding of Facebook, they co-founded Gemini with brother Cameron in 2014.
Cameron Winklevoss
(Co-Founder & President)Principal at Winklevoss Capital. Studied Economics at Harvard. Notorious for their role in the founding of Facebook, they co-founded Gemini with brother Tyler in 2014.
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