Engineering Intern (App Team)

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.

• 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

• 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

• Experience with smart contracts (Solidity, Ethers.js, etc.)
• Exposure to design systems or Figma
• Passion for IP, open-source, or the creator economy

• 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