Head of Blockchain Engineering

About the Role

Warning: This isn't your average blockchain gig. We're not here to build another DeFi protocol that'll be forgotten next week. We're creating something entirely new at the intersection of AI and crypto, and we need a gangster to help lead the charge. You're not just another dev - you're the architect of our blockchain future and want to build a real mainstream crypto application that millions of people will use. Your decisions will shape w.ai and impact millions of users. We're looking for a crypto-native with a robust background in decentralized application development, protocol engineering, and smart contract expertise. Someone who can turn abstract ideas into concrete action, working directly with our CEO & Head of Engineering.

What You'll Be Doing

• Play a crucial role in system design and architecture for w.ai
• Lead the development of both blockchain and backend systems
• Direct our engineering team towards building scalable and secure applications
• Uphold high standards in code quality, application scalability, and responsiveness
• Contribute to our technical whitepaper and investor decks, shaping how we present our vision to the world

Some projects you might tackle:

• An on-chain payment system using state channels
• A dispute resolution system for on-chain verification of inference
• Tokenomics-related mechanisms

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5+ years of experience, with deep expertise in decentralized application development and protocol engineering (open source devs, we see you 👀)
• Proficiency in developing on Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) or Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). You should speak Rust or Solidity, as fluently as you speak English
• Decision-making skills that would make Vitalik proud, coupled with the ability to explain complex concepts to a five-year-old
• A track record of managing projects where security, usability, and scalability aren't just buzzwords
• The ability to work autonomously and thrive in ambiguity (because let's face it, that's crypto and consumer in a nutshell)

Bonus

• Interest and past experience working in machine learning
• Passion for generative AI, consumer products, and novel human-computer interaction
• Background in data security and privacy
• Open-source contributions that have made you a minor celebrity in certain Discord channels

As Head of Blockchain Engineering…

You'll be responsible for:

• Driving architectural and mechanism design decisions that'll shape the future of w.ai
• Developing, testing, and deploying smart contracts that actually do something useful
• Overseeing code reviews to maintain high standards (none of that "it works on my machine" bs)
• Play a somewhat active role in growing our engineering team if needed

You’ll also be welcomed to:

• Influence the development of other components of w.ai, from backend infrastructure to the application interface
• Join strategic discussions and help shape the direction of w.ai (we promise to listen and take your input seriously, as long as you bring strong arguments and justifications)

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