Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and guide the implementation of Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain protocols tailored for AI-driven workloads.
- Define the technical roadmap and ensure architectural alignment with business objectives.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and architectural blueprints.
- Mentor and support engineering teams in building EVM-compatible and non-EVM blockchain platforms.
- Ensure enterprise-grade security, scalability, and fault tolerance across blockchain and AI pipelines.
- Mentor and guide development teams on blockchain best practices, patterns, and standards.
- Conduct code reviews and architecture reviews to ensure quality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies, standards, and implementation practices to ensure long-term platform relevance.
Requirements
- 8+ years of software development experience and 5+ years of blockchain architecture and engineering
- Proven experience in designing and architecting Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols, with strong contributions to blockchain projects.
- Mastery of programming in Golang, Rust, and/or C++ for low-level protocol development.
- In-depth understanding of blockchain fundamentals (consensus algorithms, peer-to-peer networking, node operation, state management).
- Strong knowledge of cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure protocol design.
- Extensive experience with EVM-compatible blockchains, including writing, auditing, and deploying smart contracts.
- Extensive hands-on experience of non-EVM chains such as Solana and Cosmos.
- Hands-on experience with decentralized storage (IPFS), oracle services, and cross-chain bridges.
- Expertise in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and back-end development.
- Strong exposure to AI/ML frameworks, deep learning, or large language models (LLMs) and their integration with blockchain execution environments.
- Familiarity with Node.js and Python for building supporting services.
- Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Demonstrated ability to design for scalability and performance in production-grade blockchain environments.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline from a reputable institution.
Nice to Have
- Additional certifications or research contributions in blockchain, distributed systems, or AI
Benefits
- Work alongside the ChainGPT core team on high-impact AI and Web3 products across our ecosystem.
- Remote-first setup with flexible hours, focused on outcomes, trust, and ownership.
- Competitive compensation, with performance-based upside where applicable to the role.
- Fast-moving environment with direct collaboration across all team members, including senior management, and clear accountability with no micromanagement.
- The support to do your best work, including the tools you need, structured onboarding, and clear room to grow.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Additional Information
- All employees will be onboarded through our official payroll and HR provider, which manages employment documentation, tax withholdings, and compliance with legal requirements based on the employee’s country of residence.
- As part of the onboarding process, each new hire is required to complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), execute an employment contract, and fulfill any additional legal requirements specific to your jurisdiction.
- The position is offered on either an employee or contractor basis, depending on the location and role.
- Individuals will receive payment via direct deposit on a monthly basis.
- Salaries are paid in fiat currency via direct deposit on a monthly schedule, with payments issued on the first business day of each month.
- All new employees will undergo a 90-day probationary period, which serves as a mutual evaluation phase.
