Interns will manage a project across product, data, and operations, collaborating with teams and presenting outcomes to leadership, while gaining real-world finance experience.
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes the world's largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com .
What you'll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values : High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What you'll be responsible for
You'll own a high-impact project at the intersection of product, data, and operations-scoped to your strengths and interests-and drive it from discovery through delivery. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to ship a tangible outcome (prototype, analysis, and/or process improvement) and close with a final readout to leaders that captures results, recommendations, and clear next steps.
About the Program
The Circle Internship Program is a 12-week, remote-first experience running from May 26 to August 14, 2026, designed to give interns hands-on experience building the future of global finance. Interns work on meaningful, real-world projects that support Circle's mission to enable the frictionless exchange of value.
The program includes three in-person experiences designed to deepen learning and connection:
Throughout the summer, interns are supported by managers, mentors, and a close-knit cohort, with opportunities for learning, growth, and exposure to leaders across the company.
What you'll work on
What you'll bring to Circle
Core requirements
Preferred requirements
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.00
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
#LI-Remote
What you'll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values : High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What you'll be responsible for
You'll own a high-impact project at the intersection of product, data, and operations-scoped to your strengths and interests-and drive it from discovery through delivery. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to ship a tangible outcome (prototype, analysis, and/or process improvement) and close with a final readout to leaders that captures results, recommendations, and clear next steps.
About the Program
The Circle Internship Program is a 12-week, remote-first experience running from May 26 to August 14, 2026, designed to give interns hands-on experience building the future of global finance. Interns work on meaningful, real-world projects that support Circle's mission to enable the frictionless exchange of value.
The program includes three in-person experiences designed to deepen learning and connection:
- Circle Forward Week in Miami
- Development Week at Circle's New York City HQ in One World Trade Center
- Final Showcase Week in the San Francisco Bay Area
Throughout the summer, interns are supported by managers, mentors, and a close-knit cohort, with opportunities for learning, growth, and exposure to leaders across the company.
What you'll work on
- Conduct lightweight user and stakeholder research to understand pain points, workflows, and constraints
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative inputs to identify insights and propose product or operational improvements
- Collaborate with product, data, engineering, and operations partners to design a solution and execute against milestones
- Build and iterate on deliverables such as a prototype, analytical model, or process redesign with documentation
- Communicate progress through clear written updates, tradeoff discussions, and decision-ready recommendations
- Present outcomes and next steps to leadership, including impact, risks, and a plan for continuation after the internship
What you'll bring to Circle
Core requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent training) in a relevant field such as computer science, economics, information systems, business, or a related discipline
- Strong product thinking and curiosity, with an ability to break down ambiguous problems into structured plans
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize insights into recommendations
- Comfort working with data (e.g., python, R, SQL, or equivalent) to inform decisions
- Comfort using AI to quickly prototype and dashboard new ideas
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners
- Interest in digital assets and financial systems, with a willingness to learn in a regulated environment
Preferred requirements
- Exposure to blockchain concepts such as wallets, on-chain transactions, smart contracts, DeFi/TradFi, or stablecoins
- Prior internship, project, or coursework experience involving user research, product discovery, or process improvement
- Experience building prototypes (e.g., Figma, lightweight front-end, or workflow mockups) or delivering operational playbooks
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.00
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
#LI-Remote
Top Skills
Figma
Python
R
SQL
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