Blockchain Architect - Middle East

About the position ChainGPT is a dynamic blockchain and AI company that prioritizes innovation, transparency, and meaningful impact. Our culture empowers exceptional, self-driven individuals to act decisively, leverage advanced AI tools, and consistently deliver value-driven outcomes. We foster an open, collaborative environment where creative thinking thrives, enabling every team member to take ownership and contribute meaningfully to our ambitious future. The Role: We are looking for a seasoned Blockchain Architect to join our technology leadership team. This role goes beyond engineering and requires visionary architecture design, deep expertise in blockchain Layer 1 & 2 protocols, AI/ML methods, and extensive software development experience. The Blockchain Architect will lead the end-to-end architecture of our blockchain platform and guide its interaction with advanced AI models & workloads, ensuring scalability, performance, and security at every level. 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 • 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 arenaflex/CD pipelines, DevOps, and containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes). • Demonstrated ability to design for scalability and performance in production-grade blockchain environments. • 8+ years of software development experience and 5+ years of blockchain architecture and engineering Nice-to-haves • Additional certifications or research contributions in blockchain, distributed systems, or AI will be considered a strong advantage. • Visionary mindset to drive innovation in blockchain-AI convergence. • Strong leadership and mentoring skills. • Ability to juggle multiple priorities, manage complexity, and enforce technical excellence. • Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. 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. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job