ChainGPT is looking for a Blockchain Architect to join our technology leadership team. You will lead the end-to-end architecture of our blockchain platform and guide its interaction with advanced AI models and workloads, ensuring scalability, performance, and security at every level.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of software development experience.
- 5+ years of blockchain architecture and engineering experience.
- Proven experience in designing and architecting Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols.
- 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 with 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.
- 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 a related discipline.
Nice to Have
- Additional certifications or research contributions in blockchain, distributed systems, or AI.
Technical Stack
- Golang, Rust, C++
- EVM-compatible blockchains, Solana, Cosmos
- IPFS, Node.js, Python
- Docker, Kubernetes
- AI/ML frameworks
Team & Environment
You will be part of the technology leadership team at ChainGPT, contributing directly to high-impact projects in a collaborative environment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Work alongside the ChainGPT core team on high-impact AI and Web3 products.
- Remote-first setup with flexible hours, focused on outcomes, trust, and ownership.
- Competitive compensation, with performance-based upside where applicable.
- Fast-moving environment with direct collaboration across all team members and clear accountability.
- The support to do your best work, including the tools you need, structured onboarding, and clear room to grow.
Work Mode
This is a remote-first position open to candidates across Europe.




