Internship / Entry-level Jobs

Interns will gain practical experience in a value-based, remote-first organization working with cutting-edge technologies in a highly competitive sector. The experience will help them discover if they are suited to the organization and the field more generally.

For Least Authority, interns carry out important work to further our mission. The internship program provides a valuable pool of talent from which we can recruit staff and consultants.

• Mandatory Student Internship: These internships are integrated into a degree and are a fixed component of a student’s academic program. Prospective interns of this kind will be required to share the exact specifications for an internship as outlined by their academic institution. 
• Optional Student Internship: These internships are not required by a university regulation. The candidate has more flexibility in terms of the internship content and duration, and should discuss their own needs / wants with Least Authority. 
• Post-graduate Adults and Junior professionals Internship: Candidates who are at an early stage in their career with 0 to 6-months’ work experience. It also applies to those looking for a career change who aim to break into the security, Web 3 and blockchain industries. We encourage people with potentially relevant skills to apply, even if they have yet to use them in our sector. This applies to individuals with experience in software development, cryptography, IT security, as well as those with administrative, management, marketing and analytical skills.

Students, junior professionals and mid-ranking professionals seeking a career change who want to contribute to our mission and earn practical experience while receiving training on Least Authority’s processes. An internship with Least Authority is useful for anyone who wants to contribute towards advancing digital security and preserving privacy as a fundamental human right.

• Location: We are a global and remote-first team. We work from and across different time zones. Our open call is international, but sometimes we may be searching for an intern in a certain time zone. If you are in Berlin you have the option to have your workstation equipment located in the Berlin office.
• Duration: For students: 2-3 months with the possibility for extension to 6 months. For professionals: 3-6 months depending on the particular project requirements. 
• Working Hours: These vary depending on whether you work full-time or part-time. An average working week as a full-timer is around 40 hours.

Yes, we offer compensation for all internship positions. There are different regulations and processes for internships based on the geographical location or the level of student status.

In the early stage of the program, you may simply be trying to learn how the company works. Your internship will be designed and integrated with the needs of the particular Least Authority project / team. We will pay attention to the assignment of meaningful work and tasks. Your mentor is a team member who possesses related experience and expertise. They will be your primary resource during the internship period.

Together we will spend 1-2 weeks reflecting on your time with us. The potential exists that Least Authority may offer you a position within the organization.