Blockchain Architect - Middle East

<div><h3>Blockchain Architect - ChainGPT</h3><p><b>Location:</b>Remote (Middle East) – (Global Application Allowed, choose the region closest to you to apply)</p><p><b>Position:</b>Blockchain Architect</p><p><b>Company:</b>ChainGPT</p><p><b>Position Type:</b>Full-Time</p><p><b>About ChainGPT:</b>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.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>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.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Architect, design, and guide the implementation of Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain protocols tailored for AI-driven workloads</li><li>Define the technical roadmap and ensure architectural alignment with business objectives</li><li>Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and architectural blueprints</li><li>Mentor and support engineering teams in building EVM-compatible and non-EVM blockchain platforms</li><li>Ensure enterprise-grade security, scalability, and fault tolerance across blockchain and AI pipelines</li><li>Mentor and guide development teams on blockchain best practices, patterns, and standards</li><li>Conduct code reviews and architecture reviews to ensure quality, reliability, and maintainability</li><li>Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies, standards, and implementation practices to ensure long-term platform relevance</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><h3>Basic Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in designing and architecting Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols, with strong contributions to blockchain projects</li><li>Mastery of programming in Golang, Rust, and/or C++ for low-level protocol development</li><li>In-depth understanding of blockchain fundamentals (consensus algorithms, peer-to-peer networking, node operation, state management)</li><li>Strong knowledge of cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure protocol design</li><li>Extensive experience with EVM-compatible blockchains, including writing, auditing, and deploying smart contracts</li><li>Extensive hands‑on experience of non‑EVM chains such as Solana and Cosmos</li><li>Hands‑on experience with decentralized storage (IPFS), oracle services, and cross‑chain bridges</li><li>Expertise in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and back‑end development</li><li>Strong exposure to AI/ML frameworks, deep learning, or large language models (LLMs) and their integration with blockchain execution environments</li><li>Familiarity with Node.js and Python for building supporting services</li><li>Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to design for scalability and performance in production‑grade blockchain environments</li></ul><h3>Educational Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline from a reputable institution</li><li>Additional certifications or research contributions in blockchain, distributed systems, or AI will be considered a strong advantage</li></ul><h3>Key Attributes</h3><ul><li>Visionary mindset to drive innovation in blockchain‑AI convergence</li><li>Strong leadership and mentoring skills</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple priorities, manage complexity, and enforce technical excellence</li><li>Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to problem‑solving</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Work alongside the ChainGPT core team on high‑impact AI and Web3 products across our ecosystem</li><li>Remote‑first setup with flexible hours, focused on outcomes, trust, and ownership</li><li>Competitive compensation, with performance‑based upside where applicable to the role</li><li>Fast‑moving environment with direct collaboration across all team members, including senior management, and clear accountability with no micromanagement</li><li>The support to do your best work, including the tools you need, structured onboarding, and clear room to grow</li></ul><p>Company Culture And Values: At ChainGPT, we value Trust, Effective Speed, Innovation, and Growth. As our Blockchain Architect, you will embody these core values and ha