2027 Digital Infrastructure Intern - NYC

About the role

As a Digital Infrastructure Intern at Galaxy Digital, you'll gain hands-on experience in the blockchain space, focusing on infrastructure projects related to staking, DeFi, and tokenization. You'll collaborate with various teams and take ownership of a scoped project, presenting your findings at the end of your internship.

Galaxy Digital is a leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, committed to developing innovative solutions that connect institutions to the digital economy. The internship offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment while learning from experienced professionals in the field.

Interns are paid at a rate of $55 per hour, which translates to an annual salary range of $114,000 to $162,000 based on full-time hours.

Skills that matter here

• SQL: This role involves using SQL for data analysis in blockchain infrastructure projects.
• Python: Python is utilized for data analysis and AI-assisted tooling to support research and prototyping.
• Solidity: Proficiency in Solidity is important for developing smart contracts related to blockchain projects.
• Rust: Knowledge of Rust is beneficial for building on-chain applications.
• AI: AI tools will assist in speeding up research and analysis tasks.
• Data Analysis: Strong data analysis skills are essential for summarizing research findings and proposing new products.

Who this role suits

• A proactive and entrepreneurial individual who enjoys working in fast-paced environments.
• Someone who is self-directed and curious, with a strong interest in cryptocurrency.
• A team player who can communicate effectively and work across multiple workstreams.
• A candidate pursuing a degree in a quantitative field, with a passion for blockchain technology.

From the employer

What You'll Do:

• Become one of Galaxy’s technical and strategic experts on blockchain infrastructure and on-chain protocols, including Staking, DeFi and Tokenization.
• Work across Galaxy’s infrastructure business, partnering with the Staking, DeFi, Tokenization, Edge, and GK8 teams.
• Own a Digital Infrastructure scoped project from start to finish and present results to the team at the end of the summer.
• Support the development of a blockchain infrastructure-focused operating business with a full suite of products, with a focus on creating net new products and processes.
• Use data and AI-assisted tooling to speed up research, analysis and prototyping.
• Conduct and summarize core research findings and propose new product suites.

What We're Looking For:

• Interest in and knowledge of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
• Critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong emotional intelligence and a comfort level communicating with others.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Self-directed, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative workflow.
• Comfort working across multiple workstreams and teams, in a whitespace environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated interest in building on-chain personal projects in areas like:
• DeFi
• Prop AMMs
• Institutional custody
• Tokenization
• Staking, validators, and node infrastructure.
• Strongly preferred:
• Pursuing a degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, economics or engineering.
• Strong understanding of AI and agentic workflows.
• Smart contract proficiency: Solidity, Rust, etc.
• Data analysis skills: Python, SQL.

Here are some of the industry-leading benefits of interning at Galaxy:

• Opportunities to learn about the Digital Asset and Data Center industry.
• Free daily snacks and weekly lunches.
• Smart, entrepreneurial and fun colleagues.
• Employee Resource Groups.

*Benefits may vary based on location.

Interns are classified as non-exempt employees and will be paid a rate of $55/hr.