Lightspark is building open payments for the Internet—always-on payment solutions powered by Bitcoin, the only open, neutral network for moving value.
Requirements
- Programming experience through coursework, personal projects, or hackathons to share
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, React, Typescript experience is a plus, but not required)
Responsibilities
- Assisting with building production services, websites, and applications and learning how we generate SDKs across various platforms and languages
- Learning and coding in Python, Typescript, React, with exposure to other languages like Go, Rust, and Kotlin
- Contributing to services that help bring Bitcoin, stablecoin, and open payments technology to mass adoption
- Gaining experience across different projects from core infrastructure to new features
Other
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field, having completed at least 2 years in your program
- At least 1 prior experience in an engineering internship or similar role
- Interest in fintech, crypto, or related technologies
- Enthusiasm for learning and problem-solving
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions
- Self-motivated with good time management skills
- Open to feedback and eager to improve
- Living in or near Los Angeles, CA for the duration of the internship. We are an in-office company located in Culver City.
