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Marketing Programs Intern

Santa Cruz, CA ยท On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

As change-makers in the DeFi movement, we don't just follow trends-we set them. If you're ... internship, successful candidates will have: * Supported execution of major industry events

Marketing Programs Intern

Santa Cruz, CA

$17.25 - $23/hr

As change-makers in the DeFi movement, we don't just follow trends--we set them. If you're ... internship, successful candidates will have: * Supported execution of major industry events

... and DeFi primitives to a massive, rapidly growing $350B+ real-world asset class . We're ... Previous coursework, projects, or internships involving blockchain, NFTs, or dApps. Why D3, Why Now?

... and DeFi primitives to a massive, rapidly growing $350B+ real-world asset class . We're ... Previous coursework, projects, or internships involving blockchain, NFTs, or dApps. Why D3, Why Now?

... and DeFi primitives to a massive, rapidly growing $350B+ real-world asset class . We're ... Previous coursework, projects, or internships involving blockchain, NFTs, or dApps. Why D3, Why Now?

... and DeFi primitives to a massive, rapidly growing $350B+ real-world asset class . We're ... development (internships, projects, or open-source contributions count). * Familiarity with at ...

... and DeFi primitives to a massive, rapidly growing $350B+ real-world asset class . We're ... development (internships, projects, or open-source contributions count). * Familiarity with at ...

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How much do internship defi jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship defi in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Defi vs Blockchain Developer Intern?

AspectInternship DefiBlockchain Developer Intern
Required CredentialsBasic understanding of blockchain concepts, coursework or certifications in blockchain or DeFiKnowledge of blockchain programming languages, such as Solidity, and related certifications
Work EnvironmentStartups, fintech companies, DeFi platforms, remote or office-basedTech companies, blockchain firms, often remote or collaborative teams
Industry UsagePrimarily in DeFi projects, decentralized finance platforms, and blockchain startupsAcross blockchain projects, including DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise blockchain solutions

Internship Defi focuses on decentralized finance projects, requiring foundational blockchain knowledge, while Blockchain Developer Intern emphasizes programming skills in blockchain languages like Solidity. Both roles are common in blockchain companies but differ in technical depth and project focus.

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Infographic showing various Internship Defi job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% As Needed, 31% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 75% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,995 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Software Engineer - 2027 Interns

Ellipsis Labs, Inc

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

Internship

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Ellipsis Labs is a profitable, venture-backed New York-based startup building sustainable and efficient DeFi protocols on high-throughput decentralized infrastructure. Our long-term goal is to build a better financial system.
Our flagship product, Phoenix Perpetuals, brings professional-grade perpetual futures to Solana. Building on our experience developing efficient markets, Ellipsis Labs also operates SolFi, a proprietary automated market maker that provides efficient liquidity for key trading pairs. Our foundational product, Phoenix Legacy, is a limit order book on the Solana blockchain that established our expertise in operating high-performance markets. Combined, these products have facilitated over $285B in trading volume across Solana markets.
Ellipsis Labs is seeking software engineering summer interns to join our team in 2027. As an early-stage startup, we appreciate bright generalists who can iterate and ship quickly. In this role, you will:
  • Build real product features and/or platform components across the stack, front end, back end, infra, or on-chain, based on your skills and interest
  • Own scoped projects end-to-end: problem definition โ†’ design โ†’ implementation โ†’ testing โ†’ deployment โ†’ monitoring
  • Collaborate with design and engineering to deliver fast, reliable, and secure experiences
  • Instrument and improve performance, reliability, and observability; write clear tests and documentation
Qualifications
Required
  • Hands-on experience building software (courses, personal projects, research, or internships) in one or more languages such as TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Rust, Java, C/C++; you write clear, tested code
  • Solid CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, systems thinking) and familiarity with Git and basic debugging
  • Ability to make informed trade-offs with business context; high agency and a team-first mindset
  • Curiosity about DeFi/crypto (prior domain experience not required)

Preferred
  • Experience in one or more areas: full-stack web (React/Javascript), backend APIs/services, infrastructure/DevOps (Docker, CI/CD, cloud), or on-chain/low-level systems
  • Familiarity with blockchain technology (Solana a plus)
  • Interest or experience in fintech/trading
  • Rust or TypeScript proficiency