Software Engineer(Intern)- Backend at Merkle Science
Merkle Science is hiring a Software Engineer(Intern)- Backend in Bengaluru, India. Hybrid.
About Merkle Science
Merkle Science provides a blockchain analytics and risk intelligence platform for cryptocurrency compliance, threat detection, and forensic investigations. Its tools help businesses, banks, and government agencies monitor transactions for AML, KYC, and CFT compliance, trace illicit cryptocurrency activity, and run custom analytics for large-scale investigations. The platform covers 10,000+ assets and 200 bridges, and includes an AI-powered analytics solution for protocols.
Software Engineer(Intern)- Backend job description
Responsibilities
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Design, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Python(Django/FastAPI)
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Write efficient queries and manage data models in PostgreSQL
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Work with Redis for caching, queues, and improving service performance
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Collaborate with frontend and QA engineers to ship end-to-end features
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Write clean, tested, well-documented code and participate in code reviews
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Debug and optimize existing services for performance and scale
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Work with large datasets related to blockchain transactions (exposure to tools like ClickHouse is a plus)
Required Skills
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Strong fundamentals in Python and object-oriented programming
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Understanding of Django/FastAPI or any Python web framework
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Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) — schema design, indexing, query optimization
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Basic understanding of caching concepts and tools like Redis
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Understanding of REST API design principles
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Strong problem-solving and DSA fundamentals (arrays, trees, graphs, hashing)
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Familiarity with Git and collaborative version control workflows
Good to Have
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Exposure to Docker/containers
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Familiarity with message queues (Celery, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
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Personal projects, open-source contributions, or competitive programming profile
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Curiosity about blockchain/crypto — no prior crypto knowledge required
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Exposure to relevant AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar AI-assisted coding tools)
Eligibility
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Final year (graduating 2027) B.Tech/B.E./Dual Degree students
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From IIT / NIT / IIIT only
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CSE, IT, or closely related computer science branches only
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Strong academic record and demonstrated coding ability (via projects, competitive programming, or coursework)
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Preference given to candidates with open-source contributions, external/personal projects beyond academic coursework, and prior internship experience
Duration: 1 year
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days/week in office, 2 days work-from-home)
Stipend: [As per company policy]
Post-internship: High performers may be offered a full-time role, subject to a 2-year service lock-in period
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