Engineering Intern (App Team)
PIP Labs
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Apr 12, 2025
About PIP Labs
PIP Labs is a research and engineering company at the forefront of decentralized technologies, intellectual property (IP), and artificial intelligence (AI). As a core contributor to the Story L1 blockchain, we’re building cutting-edge infrastructure and user-facing applications that empower creators, developers, and communities to own, remix, and monetize IP in radically new ways.
The App Team
Our App Team is focused on building intuitive, high-impact user experiences that bring the power of decentralized infrastructure to everyday creators. From web interfaces to protocol-integrated tools, we translate complex backend systems into beautiful, usable products.
The Role
We're looking for a highly motivated and curious Engineering Intern to join our App Team. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and designers to help build, test, and deploy full-stack features across our web and mobile applications. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to real-world projects in the fast-moving world of web3, AI, and creative tooling.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the development of frontend features using React (and/or React Native) and modern web technologies
- Build and integrate APIs, smart contract interfaces, and backend services
- Write clean, testable, and well-documented code
- Participate in team standups, design reviews, and code reviews
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to shape app functionality and user experience
- Learn about blockchain, decentralized identity, token economies, and the future of digital ownership
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and web development fundamentals
- Experience with NextJS, React, HTML/CSS, or similar frontend frameworks
- Interest in web3, blockchain, or decentralized apps (no prior experience required, but a bonus!)
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative attitude
- Curious, self-driven, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Bonus Points
- Experience with smart contracts (Solidity, Ethers.js, etc.)
- Exposure to design systems or Figma
- Passion for IP, open-source, or the creator economy
Why Intern at PIP Labs
- Work on meaningful projects with real-world impact
- Learn from a team of seasoned engineers, designers, and protocol researchers
- Flexible remote environment with mentorship and growth opportunities
- Get exposure to the cutting edge of blockchain, AI, and IP innovation