Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time. Weâre looking for a highly motivated Software Engineering Intern to join our Activation team at Blockchain.com. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with critical systems that ensure our users are onboarded securely, efficiently, and in compliance with global regulations. Youâll contribute to backend systems primarily in Kotlin, and gain exposure to the technologies and processes behind identity verification, fraud detection, and compliance automation. Duration: 6-month internship with potential for permanent employment WHAT YOU WILL DO
Support the design and development of onboarding and identity verification systems in Kotlin. Assist in integrating with third-party providers such as Sumsub and Veriff to improve verification flows. Write clean, maintainable code under the guidance of experienced engineers. Contribute to unit and integration testing, and support observability for KYC systems. Collaborate with engineering, compliance, and product teams to implement features and solve problems. Gain exposure to event-driven systems and understand how we scale secure onboarding for millions of users.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Working knowledge of Kotlin or Java, with a curiosity to learn more. Basic understanding of APIs, PostgreSQL, and RESTful design. Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment. Good communication and collaboration skills â youâll be working with cross-functional teams.
NICE TO HAVE
Interest in fintech, crypto, or regulatory tech. Familiarity with Kafka, gRPC, or microservice architectures. Awareness of fraud prevention, KYC flows, or identity verification tools.
WHY JOIN US
Build real-world systems that impact the safety and growth of a global platform. Learn how cutting-edge compliance technology works in high-scale, regulated environments. Work alongside passionate engineers and gain mentorship from domain experts. Opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance.
This internship is perfect for someone passionate about backend systems and curious about the intersection of technology, compliance, and user experience within financial platforms. COMPENSATION & PERKS
Apple equipment The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field Flexible work culture
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