Software Engineer Intern

As a Software Engineer Intern at Ritual, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to building a sovereign execution layer for AI. Ritual's private testnet is already live, and the company is pioneering the first blockchain custom-built to support AI-native operations, enabling a new class of applications at the intersection of crypto and AI. Their inaugural product, Infernet, allows developers to access AI models both on-chain via smart contracts and off-chain, bridging these transformative technologies.

In this role, you will rapidly prototype, iterate, and execute projects based on technical guidance. You will work at the forefront of modern cryptographic schemes and open-source AI, contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to release your work into the open-source community and collaborate closely with the Ritual community.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious about the intersections of interdisciplinary fields, including game theory, cryptography, and machine learning. You should be comfortable with quick iteration and development cycles, focusing on writing and developing proof-of-concept projects. Experience in cryptography and machine learning software projects, particularly in open-source environments, is considered a plus.

Joining Ritual means becoming part of a passionate group of engineers, researchers, and operators on a mission to build the next generation of AI infrastructure hardened by cryptographic schemes. The company operates entirely in open-source and maintains a weekly shipping schedule, providing an environment that maximizes your learning across fields that typically do not intersect.