Software Engineer, Blockchain Infrastructure

What we are building

OpenGradient is building native on-chain AI inference, designed to deliver seamless and scalable inference secured by state-of-the-art cryptography. The OpenGradient Network is an EVM blockchain network that is a composable execution layer for on-chain AI. The network features access to scalable and secure model inference, allowing developers to seamlessly leverage AI models in composable smart contracts to create powerful decentralized applications and enable new use-cases.

Who we are

Our team is made up of experienced engineers from companies like Two Sigma, Palantir and Google, dedicated to driving the next generation of decentralized AI use-cases on the blockchain. 

Join us on our mission to decentralize AI!

The Role

OpenGradient is looking for a talented and self-driven software engineer with a focus on blockchain infrastructure to join our world-class team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in distributed systems, networking, and blockchain infra. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing the infrastructure that powers our EVM-based decentralized inference network. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ownership over scalable and reliable blockchain infrastructure components, including consensus mechanisms, peer-to-peer networking, virtual machines, and data availability solutions

• Optimize blockchain infrastructure and algorithms for performance, scalability, and security

• Conduct research and experimentation with emerging blockchain technologies and consensus mechanisms

• Collaborate with product, research and engineering teams to build the best decentralized AI network

• Design, build, test and deploy large-scale decentralized systems

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in software development with experience in distributed systems, networking, and concurrent programming

• At least 3-4 years of experience in distributed systems or blockchain technology

• Expertise in blockchain technology, cryptographic principles, and consensus mechanisms

• Deep understanding of Ethereum/EVM/L1/L2 technologies

• Fluent in systems languages such as Go and Rust

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail, taking ownership of end-to-end solutions

• Thrives in autonomous and collaborative environments