Principle Blockchain Engineer

About the Company At Sentient, we’re pioneering the decentralized artificial general intelligence (AGI) frontier, breaking free from the constraints of centralized AI models. Our cutting-edge platform is designed to democratize AI development, empowering communities to collaboratively train and control AI models in a truly open and accessible ecosystem. Fueled by our expertise in distributed systems, cryptography, and AI, we’re building a game-changing environment that fosters open-source development and ensures fair value distribution. Sentient is backed by leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms including Founders’ Fund, Pantera, and Framework.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect blockchain solutions including protocols, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts.
• Develop technical specifications and system architecture documentation.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of blockchain platforms and technologies.
• Guide development teams on blockchain implementation and best practices.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance of blockchain solutions.
• Review and optimize smart contract code and blockchain infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical mentorship and expertise to development teams.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in blockchain platforms (Ethereum etc.).
• Proficiency in smart contract development and languages (Solidity, etc.).
• Experience with cryptography and consensus mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and P2P networks.
• Knowledge of web3 technologies and DApp development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Layer 2 scaling solutions.
• Knowledge of DeFi protocols / ERC Standards and mechanisms.
• Contribution to blockchain open-source projects.
• Experience with cross-chain bridges and interoperability.
• Understanding of tokenomics and governance systems.