Become a Nethermind Intern

Dive headfirst into the world of blockchain technology with the Nethermind internship program. Enjoy the freedom to select your projects, hone your skills, and collaborate with our talented global team.

Nethermind’s commitment to our interns

This internship aims to provide you with a valuable, hands-on learning experience in the blockchain space. Our goal is to help you develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and acquire practical experience in your field of interest. We hope that with a rich learning environment, guidance and support, you will grow and thrive during your time with us.

We are committed to providing all interns with opportunities to challenge themselves, and we will do what we can to help you achieve your goals and make the most of the internship here at Nethermind.

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Discover our engineering and research teams

Where the Ethereum & Starknet protocol magic happens

Our Blockchain Core Engineering team is the longest-standing team at Nethermind. The execution layer client is a full Ethereum client implementation written in C# .NET. It runs on all major platforms supporting Ethereum mainnet, Clique, and AuRa chains, as well as Gnosis, Energy Web, and private networks. It comes with features like Prometheus/Grafana dashboards, seq enterprise logging, and complete JSON RPC, including two formats of tracing, and offers a variety of advanced built-in plugins. On the back of building the popular Ethereum client, the core engineering team also works closely with the L2 tooling team on delivering Juno, a full-node client implementation for Starknet.

Skills that you will use and learn at the Core team include:

Technical perspective
• .NET 7
• Distributed networks (P2P)
• Performance and memory optimizations
• Blockchain internals EVM/ TransactionPool/JSON RPC
• Complex data structures Patricia/Merkle/Verkle trees
• RocksDB

Broader perspective
• Work on EIP's with Ethereum Foundation and wider Ethereum community
• Work on Ethereum extensions
• Open source development

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Improving the product development life cycle

This team is responsible for processes related to product development operations. Building processes, infrastructure, security, cloud, and administration is all within this team’s scope.

Skills that you will use and learn at the DevOps team include:

• Deploy and maintain the blockchain infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment (DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Linode, others)
•  Build and maintain company-wide CI/CD pipelines for different projects (Github Actions)
•  Bash scripting.
•  Linux knowledge.
•  Ethereum node management
•  Docker and Docker-Compose
•  Monitor the infrastructure with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Seq, OpsGenie
•  Automate work - yours and others’ (Terraform, Ansible)
•  Networking skills
•  High scalable systems
•  SecOps and GitOps-related practices
•  Orchestration with Kubernetes

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Blend of theory and implementation

Nethermind Research merges the fields of cryptography, decentralized finance (DeFi), and protocol research, creating synergies that enhance each respective area. Within cryptographic research, our expertise spans areas like zero-knowledge proofs, distributed validator technology, decentralized identity, verifiable credentials, privacy-preserving payment systems and private voting.

Within DeFi our role involves conducting technical due diligence on various protocols, engaging in on-chain analytics, designing tokenomics, and developing quantitative financial models. Our primary focus is researching the latest technological trends in the DeFi space, and guiding financial institutions on particular investments or blockchain initiatives. Our approach integrates stress testing, system refinement, quantitative scrutiny, risk evaluation, and the deployment of multi-agent simulations.

Protocol research in Nethermind focuses on various designs of L2-s, their decentralization, and MEV research, such as PBS. We investigate how rollups are built and where their security comes from, and analyze potential security risks.

Communicating research concepts through technical writing

Skills that you can use and learn working with the Cryptography Research team include:

Cryptography
•  Theoretical analysis and implementation of STARKs and SNARKs
•  Signature schemes and how they are used in blockchains
•  Abstract algebra

Understanding and designing building blocks in Ethereum, such as:
• Distributed validator technology
•  Decentralized identity
•  Liquid staking

Programming:
•  Implementing novel zk proof systems in Rust/C++
•  Smart-contract implementations, especially those related to zk-proofs

Technical due diligence on novel blockchain projects

Communicating research concepts through technical writing

Learn more

The security arm of Nethermind

The team's activities are organized into three core groups: smart contract audits, formal verification and real-real time monitoring.‍

Smart Contract Audits
We use manual inspection and automated analysis tools when performing security audits on Solidity and Cairo smart contracts.

Skills that you will use and learn include:
• Blockchain and smart contract security
• Ability to detect logical bugs
• Gas optimization strategies

The ideal candidate has the following:
‍• Previous programming in writing Smart Contracts (Solidity, Cairo, or Rust)
• Blockchain and Ethereum Virtual Machine background
• Familiarity with the most common attack vectors for Smart Contracts
• Previous experience in CTFs
• Experience running static analyzers for Smart Contracts


Formal Verification

Formal verification is the act of proving or disproving the correctness of intended algorithms underlying a system concerning a certain formal specification or property using traditional mathematics methods. We leverage the Lean proof assistant to formally verify smart contracts and compilers, and develop open-source tools for the community.

The ideal candidate has the following:
• Background on Formal Verification
• Experience in Writing formal specifications in Lean
• Knowledge of formally specifying programming languages. (Solidity, Yul, EVM, Cairo, etc.)
• Background on creating formal specifications of distributed systems
• Experience in Cryptography, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, and Abstract Algebra
• Blockchain and Ethereum Virtual Machine background

Real-time monitoring
The team is responsible for developing real-time monitoring solutions for Blockchain systems. We build generalized and protocol-specific detection bots on the Forta Network, as an official Forta bot developer. The bots are developed after research into the latest techniques attackers use to exploit protocols, as well as researching the documentation and codebase of protocol clients.

The ideal candidate has the following:
• Experience in writing and testing TypeScript
• Experience in reading and writing Solidity
• Experience in reading protocol documentation and audit reports
• Ability to provide thorough code reviewsUp-to-date knowledge of exploits
• Knowledge of common DeFi services and products

Learn more

Join our L2 tooling team and be part of the Starknet revolution

We're forging tools and products for ZK scaling solutions. We also collaborate with top protocols like Aave and Uniswap. We're looking for bright minds, creative problem solvers, and the weirdos keeping Starknet strange. The cutting-edge toolbox we build:

Voyager - The Starknet block explorer and data analytics platform

Juno - A full node Starknet client implementation

Starknet.GO - A Starknet RPC library in Golang

Beyond tooling, we're deeply involved in the Starknet ecosystem, from Starklings to ENS integration, Cairo education, and governance mechanism design. As part of the team, you will work with an ecosystem of talented builders inside and outside Nethermind.

Skills to develop with us:

Cairo & Solidity: Master the art of smart contracts
Compilers, Assembly Code & Runtimes: Dive into the core of coding
Ethereum & Starknet Virtual Machines: Explore the engines of Starknet
Abstract Algebra: Explore the depths of mathematical structures
Cryptography: Unravel the mysteries of secure communication
Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Champion privacy in the digital age
Financial Mathematics: Master options pricing and Monte Carlo simulations
Protocol Design: Build the foundations of decentralized networks
P2P networking: Get connected without (and with all of) the middlemen

Bridging the gap between web2 and web3

Our protocol research and development team consists of tech-savvy blockchain and financial professionals who specialize in Technical Due Diligence (TechDD), DeFi Research, Solidity Smart Contract Development, Full-stack Engineering, and Data Solutions. Our team provides these services to institutional clients who are entering or expanding in the blockchain and DeFi space.


Skills that you will use and learn in the DeFi Research & Development team include:

DeFi Research
• Academic writing
• Business writing
• Technical writing
• How to perform the research professionally and factually
• Discover and detect valuable information from Crypto Twitter, Community Discord, and Protocol Forums
• Research tools (Parsec, Nansen, Dune)

Technical Due Diligence
• How to investigate and evaluate various types of projects based on data and publicly available information
• How to see the business value in proposed products & protocols
• What are the most common Tokenomics models, and what are their principles
• Understand best practices of Risk Management
• How to communicate with internal & external stakeholders

Data Solutions
• Building data analytics tools while using on-chain and off-chain data (Clouds, SQL, Python, data scrapping, data standardization, data orchestration, various blockchains, DeFi Lama, Elastic)
• Data visualization (Kibana, Metabase, Graphana, Dune Dashboards, Nansen Dashboards, Parsec Dashboards, Google Sheets)
• Data integration from external sources (REST and non-REST APIs, data feeds, data parsers)
• Data Infrastructure set-up (Clouds, VMs, DBs)

Mentoring, leadership, and coaching
• 1:1 session with more senior Analysts and Researchers
• Continuous, open, and transparent feedback based on facts and quantitative factors
• Workshops, brainstorming, and design team sessions
• Regular team meetings to keep the information flow smooth and stable

Smart Contract Development
• Solidity, Cairo, Truffle, Hardhat, Ganache
• ERC-20, ERC-721, and ERC-1155 Token Design
• Decentralized Finance (structured products, derivatives)
• SDLC or Software Development Lifecycle
• Software engineering best practices
• Agile methodology
• Code review techniques


What are the requirements and pre-requisite to apply?
We are looking for students and recent graduates with a strong background in software engineering, computer science, mathematics, financial mathematics, or quantitative finance.

Previous knowledge in any of the following is helpful:
• DeFi AMM (automated market maker)
• Derivatives pricing (Options, Black Scholes, Futures, Swaps)
• Stochastic calculus
• Algorithms
• Cryptography
• Ethereum


But above all, we look for passion and hunger to work in the blockchain, Ethereum, and DeFi space.

Explore the potential of AI-supported blockchain systems

Focused on AI and zero-knowledge, this group advances research boundaries while maintaining a strong foundation in Engineering. Our projects range from developing fundamental protocols for ZK components to designing and engineering software solutions powered by AI. If you've envisioned yourself at the forefront of AI and Cryptographic innovation, then this team offers you the perfect opportunity to transform that vision into reality.

Skills to develop with us
Cryptography: Unravel the mysteries of secure communication.
Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Champion privacy in the digital age.
Protocol Design: Build the foundations of decentralized networks.
Artificial Intelligence: Explore the possibilities of AI x Crypto and AI Assistants.
Blockchain Data Science: Explore hidden features from blockchain data.
Cairo: Master the art of Starknet smart contracts.


What are the requirements and pre-requisite to apply?

We are looking for blockchain enthusiasts with proficiency in software engineering and strong backgrounds in computer science, mathematics or cryptography. As our group straddles the line between Research and Engineering, candidates who have the ability to read complex papers and apply the concepts are ideal.

Previous knowledge in any of the following is helpful:
• Cryptography
• Mathematics
• Zero-Knowledge Proofs
• Writing Technical Papers
• AI, ML, LLM, RAG
• Data Availability
• Cairo Language
• Rust Language

Work on Challenging Real-World Problems with the Hardware Team

The Hardware Team at Nethermind is at the forefront of designing and developing cutting-edge hardware solutions that blend cryptography and blockchain, applying these technologies to fields such as automation, physical security and robotics.

Our focus areas:

•  Integrity, Security, and Identity: Transforming how humans leverage unique signatures such as identity to secure data, prove data authenticity and providence, securely share their identity, and prove their humanity.
•  Robotics and Automation: Developing technologies that underpin our future automated society, improving robot perception, coordination, and safe human interaction through applied cryptography and blockchain technologies.
•  Secure Computing and Cryptographic Hardware: Accelerating applied cryptography applications, leveraging technologies such as Trusted Execution Environments to harden the security of physical systems which underpin the flow of information and antonymous systems.


Skills you will learn and use:

Technical Research: Conduct comprehensive research and translate theoretical findings into practical hardware solutions.
Applied Engineering and Science: Apply research and skills in Physics, Electronics Engineering and Mechanical engineering to solve hard and challenging product development problems.
Embedded Systems Development: Gain expertise in designing and programming embedded systems that integrate hardware and software seamlessly.
Robotics Systems and Control: Develop a deep understanding of robotics systems, automation, and control mechanisms.
Data Processing: Enhance your skills in processing and securing data for various applications such as security and cryptography.
Algorithm and Process Design: Design, implement and optimize cryptographic practical algorithms.
Industrial Design: Master the principles of designing hardware products that prioritize user experience and functionality.
System Integration and Testing: Learn to integrate various hardware components and perform rigorous testing to ensure system reliability and security.
Power Management and Optimization: Understand and apply techniques for efficient power management in hardware systems.
Firmware Development: Develop low-level software that controls and manages hardware components effectively.
Product Development: Apply a product mindset to build practical devices to solve challenging real world problems - always keeping the end user in the back of your mind.


What are the requirements and pre-requisite to apply?
We are looking for passionate engineers, designers and  with proficiency in hardware engineering and strong backgrounds in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or cryptography. As our group operates at the intersection of Research and Engineering, candidates who can read complex papers and apply the concepts to practical hardware solutions are ideal.

Previous knowledge in any of the following is helpful:
Hardware Design: Experience in designing, optimizing and engineering hardware devices.
Hardware Security: Experience working with physical or virtual security evaluation and testing for hardware systems and device.
Robotics Engineering: Knowledge of robotics systems, automation, and control systems.
Biometric Systems: Understanding of biometric data processing and security.
Applied Cryptography: Familiarity with cryptographic hardware acceleration and secure computing.
Industrial Design: Skills in designing user-centric hardware products.
Technical Research and Development: Ability to conduct research and translate findings into practical applications.
Product Development: Experience or a desire to develop hardware from ideation through to manufacturing and development.


If you’re passionate about hardware, cryptography, and deep technology; and eager to work on projects that have a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Blockchain core engineering
Where the Ethereum & Starknet protocol magic happens

Our Blockchain Core Engineering team is the longest-standing team at Nethermind. The execution layer client is a full Ethereum client implementation written in C# .NET. It runs on all major platforms supporting Ethereum mainnet, Clique, and AuRa chains, as well as Gnosis, Energy Web, and private networks. It comes with features like Prometheus/Grafana dashboards, seq enterprise logging, and complete JSON RPC, including two formats of tracing, and offers a variety of advanced built-in plugins. On the back of building the popular Ethereum client, the core engineering team also works closely with the L2 tooling team on delivering Juno, a full-node client implementation for Starknet.

Skills that you will use and learn at the Core team include:

Technical perspective
• .NET 7
• Distributed networks (P2P)
• Performance and memory optimizations
• Blockchain internals EVM/ TransactionPool/JSON RPC
• Complex data structures Patricia/Merkle/Verkle trees
• RocksDB

Broader perspective• Work on EIP's with Ethereum Foundation and wider Ethereum community
• Work on Ethereum extensions
• Open source development

Learn more

DevOps & Infrastructure
Improving the product development life cycle

This team is responsible for processes related to product development operations. Building processes, infrastructure, security, cloud, and administration is all within this team’s scope.

Skills that you will use and learn at the DevOps team include:

• Deploy and maintain the blockchain infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment (DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Linode, others)
•  Build and maintain company-wide CI/CD pipelines for different projects (Github Actions)
•  Bash scripting.
•  Linux knowledge.
•  Ethereum node management
•  Docker and Docker-Compose
•  Monitor the infrastructure with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Seq, OpsGenie
•  Automate work - yours and others’ (Terraform, Ansible)
•  Networking skills
•  High scalable systems
•  SecOps and GitOps-related practices
•  Orchestration with Kubernetes

Learn more

Nethermind Research
Blend of theory and implementation

Nethermind Research merges the fields of cryptography, decentralized finance (DeFi), and protocol research, creating synergies that enhance each respective area. Within cryptographic research, our expertise spans areas like zero-knowledge proofs, distributed validator technology, decentralized identity, verifiable credentials, privacy-preserving payment systems and private voting.

Within DeFi our role involves conducting technical due diligence on various protocols, engaging in on-chain analytics, designing tokenomics, and developing quantitative financial models. Our primary focus is researching the latest technological trends in the DeFi space, and guiding financial institutions on particular investments or blockchain initiatives. Our approach integrates stress testing, system refinement, quantitative scrutiny, risk evaluation, and the deployment of multi-agent simulations.

Protocol research in Nethermind focuses on various designs of L2-s, their decentralization, and MEV research, such as PBS. We investigate how rollups are built and where their security comes from, and analyze potential security risks.

Communicating research concepts through technical writing

Skills that you can use and learn working with the Cryptography Research team include:

Cryptography•  Theoretical analysis and implementation of STARKs and SNARKs
•  Signature schemes and how they are used in blockchains
•  Abstract algebra

Understanding and designing building blocks in Ethereum, such as:• Distributed validator technology
•  Decentralized identity
•  Liquid staking

Programming:•  Implementing novel zk proof systems in Rust/C++
•  Smart-contract implementations, especially those related to zk-proofs

Technical due diligence on novel blockchain projects

Communicating research concepts through technical writing

Learn more

Nethermind Security
The security arm of Nethermind

The team's activities are organized into three core groups: smart contract audits, formal verification and real-time monitoring.

Smart Contract Audits
We use manual inspection and automated analysis tools when performing security audits on Solidity and Cairo smart contracts.

Skills that you will use and learn include:
• Blockchain and smart contract security
• Ability to detect logical bugs
• Gas optimization strategies

The ideal candidate has the following:
‍• Previous programming in writing Smart Contracts (Solidity, Cairo, or Rust)
• Blockchain and Ethereum Virtual Machine background
• Familiarity with the most common attack vectors for Smart Contracts
• Previous experience in CTFs
• Experience running static analyzers for Smart Contracts

Formal Verification
Formal verification is the act of proving or disproving the correctness of intended algorithms underlying a system concerning a certain formal specification or property using traditional mathematics methods. We leverage the Lean proof assistant to formally verify smart contracts and compilers, and develop open-source tools for the community.

The ideal candidate has the following:
• Background on Formal Verification
• Experience in Writing formal specifications in Lean
• Knowledge of formally specifying programming languages. (Solidity, Yul, EVM, Cairo, etc.)
• Background on creating formal specifications of distributed systems
• Experience in Cryptography, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, and Abstract Algebra
• Blockchain and Ethereum Virtual Machine background

Real-time monitoring
The team is responsible for developing real-time monitoring solutions for Blockchain systems. We build generalized and protocol-specific detection bots on the Forta Network, as an official Forta bot developer. The bots are developed after research into the latest techniques attackers use to exploit protocols, as well as researching the documentation and codebase of protocol clients.

The ideal candidate has the following:
• Experience in writing and testing TypeScript
• Experience in reading and writing Solidity
• Experience in reading protocol documentation and audit reports
• Ability to provide thorough code reviewsUp-to-date knowledge of exploits
• Knowledge of common DeFi services and products

Learn more

L2 tooling
Join our L2 tooling team and be part of the Starknet revolution

We're forging tools and products for ZK scaling solutions. We also collaborate with top protocols like Aave and Uniswap. We're looking for bright minds, creative problem solvers, and the weirdos keeping Starknet strange. The cutting-edge toolbox we build:

Voyager The Starknet block explorer and data analytics platform

JunoA full node Starknet client implementation

Starknet.GO A Starknet RPC library in Golang

Beyond tooling, we're deeply involved in the Starknet ecosystem, from Starklings to ENS integration, Cairo education, and governance mechanism design. As part of the team, you will work with an ecosystem of talented builders inside and outside Nethermind.

Skills to develop with us:

Cairo & Solidity: Master the art of smart contracts
Compilers, Assembly Code & Runtimes: Dive into the core of coding
Ethereum & Starknet Virtual Machines: Explore the engines of Starknet
Abstract Algebra: Explore the depths of mathematical structures
Cryptography: Unravel the mysteries of secure communication
Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Champion privacy in the digital age
Financial Mathematics: Master options pricing and Monte Carlo simulations
Protocol Design: Build the foundations of decentralized networks
P2P networking: Get connected without (and with all of) the middlemen

Dapps & Enterprise Engineering
Bridging the gap between web2 and web3

Our protocol research and development team consists of tech-savvy blockchain and financial professionals who specialize in Technical Due Diligence (TechDD), DeFi Research, Solidity Smart Contract Development, Full-stack Engineering, and Data Solutions. Our team provides these services to institutional clients who are entering or expanding in the blockchain and DeFi space.

Skills that you will use and learn in the DeFi Research & Development team include:

DeFi Research
• Academic writing
• Business writing
• Technical writing
• How to perform the research professionally and factually
• Discover and detect valuable information from Crypto Twitter, Community Discord, and Protocol Forums
• Research tools (Parsec, Nansen, Dune)
Technical Due Diligence
• How to investigate and evaluate various types of projects based on data and publicly available information
• How to see the business value in proposed products & protocols
• What are the most common Tokenomics models, and what are their principles
• Understand best practices of Risk Management
• How to communicate with internal & external stakeholders

Data Solutions
• Building data analytics tools while using on-chain and off-chain data (Clouds, SQL, Python, data scrapping, data standardization, data orchestration, various blockchains, DeFi Lama, Elastic)
• Data visualization (Kibana, Metabase, Graphana, Dune Dashboards, Nansen Dashboards, Parsec Dashboards, Google Sheets)
• Data integration from external sources (REST and non-REST APIs, data feeds, data parsers)
• Data Infrastructure set-up (Clouds, VMs, DBs)
Mentoring, leadership, and coaching • 1:1 session with more senior Analysts and Researchers
• Continuous, open, and transparent feedback based on facts and quantitative factors
• Workshops, brainstorming, and design team sessions
• Regular team meetings to keep the information flow smooth and stable
Smart Contract Development • Solidity, Cairo, Truffle, Hardhat, Ganache
• ERC-20, ERC-721, and ERC-1155 Token Design
• Decentralized Finance (structured products, derivatives)
• SDLC or Software Development Lifecycle
• Software engineering best practices
• Agile methodology
• Code review techniques


What are the requirements and pre-requisite to apply?We are looking for students and recent graduates with a strong background in software engineering, computer science, mathematics, financial mathematics, or quantitative finance.

Previous knowledge in any of the following is helpful: • DeFiAMM (automated market maker)
• Derivatives pricing (Options, Black Scholes, Futures, Swaps)
• Stochastic calculus
• Algorithms
• Cryptography
• Ethereum


But above all, we look for passion and hunger to work in the blockchain, Ethereum, and DeFi space.

AI & ZK Engineering
Explore the potential of AI-supported blockchain systems

Focused on AI and zero-knowledge, this group advances research boundaries while maintaining a strong foundation in Engineering. Our projects range from developing fundamental protocols for ZK components to designing and engineering software solutions powered by AI. If you've envisioned yourself at the forefront of AI and Cryptographic innovation, then this team offers you the perfect opportunity to transform that vision into reality.

Skills to develop with us:

Cryptography: Unravel the mysteries of secure communication
Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Champion privacy in the digital age
Protocol Design: Build the foundations of decentralized networks
Artificial Intelligence: Explore the possibilities of AI x Crypto and AI Assistants
Blockchain Data Science: Explore hidden features from blockchain data
Cairo: Master the art of Starknet smart contracts


What are the requirements and pre-requisite to apply?We are looking for blockchain enthusiasts with proficiency in software engineering and strong backgrounds in computer science, mathematics or cryptography. As our group straddles the line between Research and Engineering, candidates who have the ability to read complex papers and apply the concepts are ideal.

Previous knowledge in any of the following is helpful: • Cryptography
• Mathematics
• Zero-Knowledge Proofs
• Writing Technical Papers
• AI, ML, LLM, RAG
• Data Availability
• Cairo Language
• Rust Language

Hardware
Work on Challenging Real-World Problems with the Hardware Team

The Hardware Team at Nethermind is at the forefront of designing and developing cutting-edge hardware solutions that blend cryptography and blockchain, applying these technologies to fields such as automation, physical security and robotics.

Our Focus Areas:

Integrity, Security, and Identity: Transforming how humans leverage unique signatures such as identity to secure data, prove data authenticity and providence, securely share their identity, and prove their humanity.
Robotics and Automation: Developing technologies that underpin our future automated society, improving robot perception, coordination, and safe human interaction through applied cryptography and blockchain technologies.
Secure Computing and Cryptographic Hardware: Accelerating applied cryptography applications, leveraging technologies such as Trusted Execution Environments to harden the security of physical systems which underpin the flow of information and antonymous systems.


Skills you will learn and use:

Technical Research: Conduct comprehensive research and translate theoretical findings into practical hardware solutions.
Applied Engineering and Science: Apply research and skills in Physics, Electronics Engineering and Mechanical engineering to solve hard and challenging product development problems.
Embedded Systems Development: Gain expertise in designing and programming embedded systems that integrate hardware and software seamlessly.
Robotics Systems and Control: Develop a deep understanding of robotics systems, automation, and control mechanisms.
Data Processing: Enhance your skills in processing and securing data for various applications such as security and cryptography.
Algorithm and Process Design: Design, implement and optimize cryptographic practical algorithms.
Industrial Design: Master the principles of designing hardware products that prioritize user experience and functionality.
System Integration and Testing: Learn to integrate various hardware components and perform rigorous testing to ensure system reliability and security.
Power Management and Optimization: Understand and apply techniques for efficient power management in hardware systems.
Firmware Development: Develop low-level software that controls and manages hardware components effectively.
Product Development: Apply a product mindset to build practical devices to solve challenging real world problems - always keeping the end user in the back of your mind.


What are the requirements and pre-requisite to apply?We are looking for passionate engineers, designers and  with proficiency in hardware engineering and strong backgrounds in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or cryptography. As our group operates at the intersection of Research and Engineering, candidates who can read complex papers and apply the concepts to practical hardware solutions are ideal.

Previous knowledge in any of the following is helpful: Hardware Design: Experience in designing, optimizing and engineering hardware devices.
Hardware Security: Experience working with physical or virtual security evaluation and testing for hardware systems and device.
Robotics Engineering: Knowledge of robotics systems, automation, and control systems.
Biometric Systems: Understanding of biometric data processing and security.
Applied Cryptography: Familiarity with cryptographic hardware acceleration and secure computing.
Industrial Design: Skills in designing user-centric hardware products.
Technical Research and Development: Ability to conduct research and translate findings into practical applications.
Product Development: Experience or a desire to develop hardware from ideation through to manufacturing and development.


If you’re passionate about hardware, cryptography, and deep technology; and eager to work on projects that have a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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How does the Internship work?

Many of these topics are new to me; can I have study time?

Absolutely! We encourage and support your study time on topics related to our work.

What are the working hours?

Our working hours are flexible to suit your needs. To get the most out of the internship program, you must be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Where is it located?

As a remote-first organization, our entire team works fully remotely, allowing you to be a part of our globally distributed team.

Is it paid?

Yes, our internship program is paid. You will either be paid your country’s national minimum wage or $6.25 per hour, whichever is greater.

NB: There are certain countries where we have some difficulty paying you directly in fiat currency i.e. dollars or GBP. For these countries, you will be paid in cryptocurrency. Please speak to a member of our team to confirm if this will affect you.

When does it start?

Our internship program is open all year round, and you can apply anytime.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship duration is flexible and can range from 1-3 months, depending on the availability of the individual. Most of our interns stay in the program for the full three months.

Is it possible to extend the duration of the internship?

The internship program has a set duration and cannot be lengthened or extended beyond the specified time frame.

Do you hold a daily stand-up meeting?

Yes. Each team holds a daily stand-up meeting to discuss what each team member is working on, and it is an opportunity to ask questions.

Will I have a mentor?

Yes. All interns are assigned a mentor with whom they can seek help and guidance.

What tool do you use for communication?

We use Slack daily, and it is our primary medium of communication. All interns are added to our Slack workspace.

What teams can I work with?

Throughout the internship, you can choose to work in one or more of the below groups depending on your skills, knowledge, and preference.

• Blockchain Core Engineering
• DevOps & Infrastructure
• Nethermind Research
• Nethermind Security
• L2 Tooling
• dApps & Enterprise Engineering
• AI & ZK Engineering
• Hardware

How does the Internship work?

Many of these topics are new to me; can I have study time?

Absolutely! We encourage and support your study time on topics related to our work.

What are the working hours?

Our working hours are flexible to suit your needs. To get the most out of the internship program, you must be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Where is it located?

As a remote-first organization, our entire team works fully remotely, allowing you to be a part of our globally distributed team.

Is it paid?

Yes, our internship program is paid. You will either be paid your country’s national minimum wage or $6.25 per hour, whichever is greater.

NB: There are certain countries where we have some difficulty paying you directly in fiat currency i.e. dollars or GBP. For these countries, you will be paid in cryptocurrency. Please speak to a member of our team to confirm if this will affect you.

When does it start?

Our internship program is open all year round, and you can apply anytime.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship duration is flexible and can range from 1-3 months, depending on the availability of the individual. Most of our interns stay in the program for the full three months.

Is it possible to extend the duration of the internship?

The internship program has a set duration and cannot be lengthened or extended beyond the specified time frame.

Do you hold a daily stand-up meeting?

Yes. Each team holds a daily stand-up meeting to discuss what each team member is working on, and it is an opportunity to ask questions.

Will I have a mentor?

Yes. All interns are assigned a mentor with whom they can seek help and guidance.

What tool do you use for communication?

We use Slack daily, and it is our primary medium of communication. All interns are added to our Slack workspace.

What teams can I work with?

Throughout the internship, you can choose to work in one or more of the below groups depending on your skills, knowledge, and preference.

• Blockchain Core Engineering
• DevOps & Infrastructure
• Nethermind Research
• Nethermind Security
• L2 Tooling
• dApps & Enterprise Engineering
• AI & ZK Engineering
• Hardware

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Here's what some of our former interns have to say

Here's what some of our former interns have to say

The Nubia team grabbed my attention right away, and I quickly got involved with their projects, like Warp, when I joined Nethermind. I loved diving into the blockchain space, learning about ZK rollups, L2 solutions, Starknet, low-level programming, and compilers. The talented team helped me grow and improve. After my internship, I continued working on Warp, now as its technical lead. It's amazing to see our progress and I'm grateful for the experience!.

Carmen Irene Cabrera Rodríguez

Warp Lead

I joined Nethermind's internship to gain protocol engineering expertise. Tomasz interviewed me and introduced me to AAVE on Starknet and Juno team. I contributed to both projects, learning Cairo and Starknet architecture. Later, I explored Starknet governance with Starkware's team. As an intern, I influenced governance decisions! Now, I work full-time on Nethermind strategy and Starknet governance. I'm totally STARK-pilled.

Deven Matthews

Head of Strategy

My Nethermind internship was incredible! With autonomy, ownership, and access to brilliant minds, I quickly learned new skills. I was captivated by Starknet and our Nubia team's products, eventually helping Voyager as a product manager. Now fully engaged in the project, I highly recommend this internship as a gateway to the blockchain space.

Bart D.

Voyager Product Manager

During my internship at Nethermind, I worked on challenging projects that helped me grow personally and professionally. I contributed to the decentralization of Starknet with Juno, and could finally confidently refer to myself as a Protocol Engineer. I am also working with the Starknet Africa Community to involve more developers with Starknet.

Jelilat Anofiu

Protocol Engineer

Nethermind changed my life. I joined as an intern with no web3 experience, but with the flexible internship culture, I explored the ecosystem and developed a passion for DeFi. I contributed to projects like DeFi Option Vaults and DEXes and am now a full-time DeFi Engineer.

The wide variety of projects and encouragement to explore led to a fulfilling career in web3.

Tanishk Goyal

Smart Contract Developer

The Nethermind Internship Program is a lifetime opportunity. I joined it while finishing my degree, and now I'm an SRE lead. The fantastic mentoring, tooling, and growth opportunities Nethermind offers enabled me to contribute to The Merge and lead my first big open source project. Looking forward to what the future holds.

Miguel Tenorio Potrony

Site Reliability Engineer Lead

I joined Nethermind's Internship Program with basic knowledge of Ethereum and blockchains. With the amazing mentorship from the team, I built a functional implementation of Account Abstraction for both Nethermind and Geth. Now as an Ethereum Core Developer, I’ve worked, amongst many interesting things, on delivering The Merge for multiple chains. Very grateful for the opportunity.

Jorge Mederos

Ethereum Protocol Engineer

During my Nethermind internship, I started by developing smart contracts and then joined the Forta security project. It was a great learning opportunity and helped me gain in-depth knowledge about all Ethereum components. After working on 20+ protocols, I became a team lead, helping protocols onboard into Runtime Monitoring.

Lázaro Raúl Iglesias Vera

Smart Contract Developer Lead

Nethermind's internship introduced me to Starknet, changing my career trajectory. Juno enabled me to gain valuable software engineering experience in the ecosystem, learning and contributing to the thriving Ethereum ecosystem. Since my internship ended, I continue as a Juno developer, grateful for the transformative experience and the opportunity to make substantial contributions.

Josh Klopfenstein

Protocol Engineer

During my Nethermind internship, I had the freedom to work on various Ethereum projects, focusing on smart contract security using tools like Slither, Echidna, and Manticore. As a Forta team member, I scrutinized interesting transactions, becoming comfortable with the EVM and Solidity's inner workings. This experience allowed me to start the auditing team I am currently part of.

Mauricio Perdomo Cortés

Solidity & Cairo Smart Contract Auditor

Nethermind's Internship offers hands-on experience with top projects in Ethereum and Starknet ecosystems.

As a formal verification intern, I developed an open-source tool for Cairo with a talented team. Now full-time, I maintain Horus and work on other formal verification projects to improve contract security.

Ilia Vlasov

Formal Verification Engineer

As a Nethermind intern, I had the opportunity to work on fascinating projects with the Cryptography and Blockchain research team.

I learned about topics like zero-knowledge proofs, both from an academic and applied perspective. After my internship, I was thrilled to join the team full-time and continue working on stimulating projects.

Albert Garreta

Blockchain and Cryptography Researcher

The Nubia team grabbed my attention right away, and I quickly got involved with their projects, like Warp, when I joined Nethermind. I loved diving into the blockchain space, learning about ZK rollups, L2 solutions, Starknet, low-level programming, and compilers. The talented team helped me grow and improve. After my internship, I continued working on Warp, now as its technical lead. It's amazing to see our progress and I'm grateful for the experience!

Carmen Irene Cabrera Rodríguez

Warp Lead

I joined Nethermind's internship to gain protocol engineering expertise. Tomasz interviewed me and introduced me to AAVE on Starknet and Juno team. I contributed to both projects, learning Cairo and Starknet architecture. Later, I explored Starknet governance with Starkware's team. As an intern, I influenced governance decisions! Now, I work full-time on Nethermind strategy and Starknet governance. I'm totally STARK-pilled.

Deven Matthews

Head of Strategy

My Nethermind internship was incredible! With autonomy, ownership, and access to brilliant minds, I quickly learned new skills. I was captivated by Starknet and our Nubia team's products, eventually helping Voyager as a product manager. Now fully engaged in the project, I highly recommend this internship as a gateway to the blockchain space.

Bart D.

Voyager Product Manager

During my internship at Nethermind, I worked on challenging projects that helped me grow personally and professionally. I contributed to the decentralization of Starknet with Juno, and could finally confidently refer to myself as a Protocol Engineer. I am also working with the Starknet Africa Community to involve more developers with Starknet.

Jelilat Anofiu

Protocol Engineer

Nethermind changed my life. I joined as an intern with no web3 experience, but with the flexible internship culture, I explored the ecosystem and developed a passion for DeFi. I contributed to projects like DeFi Option Vaults and DEXes and am now a full-time DeFi Engineer.

The wide variety of projects and encouragement to explore led to a fulfilling career in web3.

Tanishk Goyal

Smart Contract Developer

The Nethermind Internship Program is a lifetime opportunity. I joined it while finishing my degree, and now I'm an SRE lead. The fantastic mentoring, tooling, and growth opportunities Nethermind offers enabled me to contribute to The Merge and lead my first big open source project. Looking forward to what the future holds.

Miguel Tenorio Potrony

Site Reliability Engineer Lead

I joined Nethermind's Internship Program with basic knowledge of Ethereum and blockchains. With the amazing mentorship from the team, I built a functional implementation of Account Abstraction for both Nethermind and Geth. Now as an Ethereum Core Developer, I’ve worked, amongst many interesting things, on delivering The Merge for multiple chains. Very grateful for the opportunity.

Jorge Mederos

Ethereum Protocol Engineer

During my Nethermind internship, I started by developing smart contracts and then joined the Forta security project. It was a great learning opportunity and helped me gain in-depth knowledge about all Ethereum components. After working on 20+ protocols, I became a team lead, helping protocols onboard into Runtime Monitoring.

Lázaro Raúl Iglesias Vera

Smart Contract Developer Lead

Nethermind's internship introduced me to Starknet, changing my career trajectory. Juno enabled me to gain valuable software engineering experience in the ecosystem, learning and contributing to the thriving Ethereum ecosystem. Since my internship ended, I continue as a Juno developer, grateful for the transformative experience and the opportunity to make substantial contributions.

Josh Klopfenstein

Protocol Engineer

During my Nethermind internship, I had the freedom to work on various Ethereum projects, focusing on smart contract security using tools like Slither, Echidna, and Manticore. As a Forta team member, I scrutinized interesting transactions, becoming comfortable with the EVM and Solidity's inner workings. This experience allowed me to start the auditing team I am currently part of.

Mauricio Perdomo Cortés

Solidity & Cairo Smart Contract Auditor

Nethermind's Internship offers hands-on experience with top projects in Ethereum and Starknet ecosystems.

As a formal verification intern, I developed an open-source tool for Cairo with a talented team. Now full-time, I maintain Horus and work on other formal verification projects to improve contract security.

Ilia Vlasov

Formal Verification Engineer

As a Nethermind intern, I had the opportunity to work on fascinating projects with the Cryptography and Blockchain research team.

I learned about topics like zero-knowledge proofs, both from an academic and applied perspective. After my internship, I was thrilled to join the team full-time and continue working on stimulating projects.

Albert Garreta

Blockchain and Cryptography Researcher

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Tomasz

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Bartek

Legiedz

Bashir

Saine

Amos

Guni

Aya

Ali

Ha

Nguyen

Paola

Sanabria