Logos
Students Program Codex: Junior Developer
Job Summary
The Codex Student Program offers students the opportunity to gain experience in research and development related to decentralized technologies. Responsibilities include creating developer-focused content, building demonstrations, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with basic coding skills and strong communication abilities. The program provides a flexible schedule and stipends, with additional grants for conference attendance.
Required Skills
Benefits
Job Description
Logos is a movement supporting the development of the decentralised web. Logos technologies lay the foundations for a freer internet upon which communities can evolve into network states. Each protocol in the Logos stack seeks to empower its users while upholding civil liberties and fundamental freedoms.
About the Codex Student Program
The Codex Student Program (CSP) is aimed at Bachelor, Master's or PhD students looking to gain experience and do research and development in one of the domains of interest related to the Codex project. The grant is intended to help students gain visibility into their field of interest while also allowing them to learn about standard research and development practices that should be beneficial for their continuing careers.
Responsibilities
- Create engaging developer-focused content (blog posts, tutorials, social media)
- Build simple demonstrations and code examples showcasing our technology
- Assist with content strategy and identify topics that resonate with developers
- Help measure and track the impact of content initiatives
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field
- Basic coding experience, particularly in technologies we use in Codex
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Curious about decentralized technologies and storage solutions
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Self-motivated and comfortable working in an async, fast-paced environment
The Grant
The CSP is very flexible and adapts to different levels of experience and various lengths. The following numbers are just indicative, as the final stipend might slightly change depending on the student experience and to adapt to differing regions’ costs. For an officially enrolled PhD student, the CSP offers a stipend in the range of $2,000/month (full-time equivalent).
In addition, the CSP may offer mobility grants to attend meetings and related conferences within the scope of the internship's research field.
Application
To submit your application, please fill out this form providing the following documents:
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
- A cover letter expressing your research interests
- Proof of enrollment in your university
- Reference letter from one of your university professors
- Applications will be evaluated a few weeks after submission. Students passing the initial evaluation will be contacted to pass a short interview.
* The fees, duration of the agreement, and deliverables shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and as set out in the contractor agreement to be signed by the student. Please consider that once you have signed the agreement, you must comply with the local regulations for the provision of the services that are applicable in your country of residence or nationality.
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