Infrastructure Partnerships Intern
SF Bay Area
Ecosystem /
Intern /
Hybrid
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.
Role Overview
PIP Labs is seeking a motivated intern to support our validator and infrastructure partnerships. You'll help drive coordination, improve partner engagement, and support the operational rollout of network upgrades and tooling—playing a key role in growing the Story Protocol ecosystem.
What You'll Do:
- Coordinate communications with validator and infrastructure partners
- Assist with upgrade and hardfork logistics (e.g., prep guides, sync calls, announcements)
- Track validator performance, uptime metrics, and reporting summaries
- Assist with onboarding new infrastructure partners
- Engage in technical community discussions (e.g., Discord, forums)
About You:
- Interested in blockchain infrastructure, validator networks, or L1 ecosystems
- Comfortable with basic technical concepts (staking, governance, tooling)
- Highly organized, communicative, and detail-driven
- Familiarity with tools like Notion, GitHub, or basic scripting is a plus
- Bonus: hands-on experience running or supporting validator nodes
What You'll Gain
- Firsthand experience working with a leading L1 blockchain team
- Exposure to staking operations, governance, and protocol upgrade cycles
- Mentorship and growth toward roles in DevRel, Protocol, or Ops
- Opportunity to own community-facing content or infra workflows
