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:
Join N1 as a Research Intern and contribute to shaping the future of decentralized computing at internet scale. This role offers the flexibility to focus on market and product-based research or technical research—whichever aligns best with your skills and interests.
For market and product-focused interns, you’ll dive deep into market landscapes, track industry trends, and assess competitor strategies to support data-driven decision-making. For technical research-focused interns, you’ll explore cutting edge distributed system design, and assist in a curated research project that aligns with your interest.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in blockchain research, refine your analytical skills, and make a meaningful impact on N1’s mission to build the future of trustless computing.
Requirements:
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Undergraduate student (or equivalent level) with a strong drive for learning through doing
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Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data from multiple sources
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Strong interest in learning more about blockchain systems, and financial systems
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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