Walrus is hiring a Full Stack Developer Intern

About us Business-to-business payment ecosystems represent a multi-trillion-dollar sector where digital transformation and accelerated settlement have dramatically increased fraud risks, resulting in approximately $43 billion in annual financial losses. Our platform stands as an industry leader in payment verification, serving prominent clients across investment management. Our proprietary solution integrates advanced authentication mechanisms, cutting-edge technological approaches, artificial intelligence, and innovative user experience design to securely collect and validate payment information. Our leadership comprises distinguished PhD computer scientists and security researchers with extensive backgrounds in engineering, cybersecurity, and cryptographic domains. Our team boasts remarkable academic achievements from prestigious institutions including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, University of Chicago, Columbia, University of Texas, and NYU. We've secured funding from premier fintech venture capital partners and received support from founders and former executives representing leading technology organizations. The role You will be an integral member of our core team, developing our flagship product. Your responsibilities will involve designing, constructing, and owning innovative modules spanning payments, reputation systems, and novel authentication approaches. As an early-stage organization, you'll collaborate to establish enduring standards and cultural frameworks. Beyond coding and problem-solving, you'll participate in defining software development methodologies and collaborative approaches. We seek professionals who demonstrate thoughtfulness not only in technical challenges but in team dynamics and workplace culture development. About you You are a software professional committed to deliberate, systematic design emphasizing bug prevention, testability, and long-term maintainability. You embrace data-driven product development principles, prioritizing empirical evidence over subjective opinions. You are: - Proficient with comprehensive testing frameworks - Inherently curious and passionate about knowledge exchange - An exceptional written communicator - Graduating in December 2025 or May 2026 with an undergraduate degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or electrical engineering Optionally We encourage applications from candidates who might not completely match our criteria: - Internship experience in web application development - Familiarity with contemporary UI frameworks - Expertise in relational database data modeling - Cloud infrastructure deployment experience - Authentication and secure API implementation skills - Proficiency with data analysis and debugging tools What it's like to work with us We're a cohesive, mission-driven team focused on creating customer-centric solutions. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, personal accountability, and professional mentorship. We maintain efficient communication, recognize inherent biases, and celebrate diversity. Our workplace prioritizes low-ego environments that empower individual excellence. You'll engage directly with leadership and enjoy substantial professional growth opportunities. - Remote work is fully supported - NYC office available for in-person collaboration - Competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits We believe talent transcends traditional boundaries and are committed to creating inclusive professional environments. This is a temporary internship position with full-time hours. Annual base pay ranges from $75,000 to $110,000 based on location and experience. U.S. work authorization is required. Visa sponsorship is currently unavailable.