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Prime Intellect is on a mission to accelerate open and decentralized AI progress by enabling anyone to contribute compute, code or capital to train powerful, open models. Our ultimate goal? Openly accessible AGI that benefits everyone. But we can't do it alone and we want to do this together with you. We are building the infrastructure for decentralized AI development at scale. We aggregate global compute and enable researchers to collaboratively train state-of-the-art models through distributed training across clusters. Founding Protocol Engineer We're seeking a pragmatic Founding Protocol Engineer to lead the design and implementation of our decentralized AI protocol, the cornerstone of our ecosystem. This highly technical role demands deep expertise in protocol design, distributed systems and AI. Key Responsibilities Architect the foundational design of our protocol for decentralized compute and intelligence, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability Implement protocol smart contracts and node software, iteratively experimenting and refining them to ensure a robust, collusion-resistant and scalable design Engage with the broader decentralized AI ecosystem to foster adoption, collaboration, and innovation Requirements Extensive experience designing and implementing secure, scalable distributed systems and cryptographic protocols Proven track record developing and deploying reliable smart contracts and dApps on major blockchains (e.g. Ethereum, EVM-compatible chains) Strong grasp of computer science, cryptography and consensus fundamentals Pragmatic approach to protocol development that involves iteratively implementation and experimentation Knowledge of machine learning fundamentals, distributed training techniques, and AI infrastructure is a strong plus Benefits & Perks Competitive compensation, including equity and token incentives, aligning your success with the growth and impact of Prime Intellect. Flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or in-person at our offices in San Francisco or Berlin. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for international candidates. Quarterly team off-sites, hackathons, conferences and learning opportunities. Opportunity to work with a talented, hard-working and mission-driven team, pushing the frontier of decentralized AI protocols We have recently raised a $5.5 million seed round from an awesome group of investors and angels, such as Clem from HuggingFace, Juan Benet from Protocol Labs, Erik Voorhees from Venice AI, and many more. If you're excited about the opportunity to build the foundation for the future of decentralized AI and create a platform that empowers developers and researchers to push the boundaries of what's possible, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prime Intellect, Inc.

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