# Software Engineer Intern (Backend, Rust) at N1

> United States · Intern · Backend · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3An1%3Aafe7deb5-9cfd-4926-bcb4-058d418592a6 (read 2026-11-07).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [N1](https://alderhq.app/companies/n1)
- Location text: New York City
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: New York City")
- Posted: 2026-08-19 (79 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-03
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/n1/afe7deb5-9cfd-4926-bcb4-058d418592a6
- Skills listed (inferred): Rust, C++

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (New York, n 3): p25 $61k, median $83k, p75 $117k

## Description (the employer's text)

### About N1

N1 is the first hyper-performant and horizontally scalable blockchain network designed to enable trustless computing at internet scale.

N1 is comprised of a team spanning backgrounds from Harvard, CMU, DFINITY, VMWare, Galaxy Digital, and more, and is backed by top-tier institutions like Founders Fund, Kraken Ventures, SALT, Amber Group, and more.

### Position Overview

We're seeking a Software Engineer intern with a focus on backend systems in Rust. This role will involve the development of core backend components for our blockchain network, focusing on networking, reliability, and scalability. Your primary responsibilities will entail designing and coding core backend software components primarily in Rust. Your role will involve maintaining and enhancing high-quality software engineering practices within a prominent open-source project.

### Requirements

Experience/ interest in designing, testing, and implementing scalable backend systems

Experience/ interest in a low level programming language like Rust, C, C++, Zig

Experience/ interest in systems programming. Strong signals include experience writing compilers, operating systems, kernels, machine simulators

Creative, independent, and collaborative team player with the ability to work in a fast paced environment

Loves problem solving

Strong interest in crypto

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