Solutions Architect, Sahara AI
Decentralized AI blockchain platform
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Decentralized AI blockchain platform
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
21-100 employees
Company mission
To build the decentralized AI blockchain platform for an open, equitable, and collaborative economy.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in technical roles involving AI and/or blockchain technologies
- Proficiency in Python programming
- Demonstrable experience with web3/crypto technologies
Desirable
- 5+ years of experience in roles combining AI and blockchain technologies
- Expert knowledge of our product and ability to determine client compatibility
- Strong background in AI stack and current models
- Experience with cloud computing, particularly AWS
- Familiarity with Cosmos + EVM
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for customer-facing interactions
- Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
- Experience in customer success or technical support roles
- Background in information security, particularly in blockchain contexts
What the job involves
- We're seeking a dedicated technical Solutions Architect to join our Business Development team
- You'll provide hands-on technical support, create proof of concept demonstrations, and evaluate partner integrations, playing a key role in our ecosystem growth and client success
- Assist clients and partners with technical integrations, focusing on AI and blockchain technologies
- Create and present customized proof of concept demonstrations for clients and large partnerships
- Evaluate potential partners' compatibility with our layer 1 blockchain (Cosmos + EVM compatible)
- Support and participate in online and in-person hackathons
- Ensure adherence to security protocols, particularly for sensitive marketplace data
- Assist with API integrations and troubleshoot technical challenges for projects
- Contribute to the company's ecosystem growth plan
- Stay current with AI models and deployment cycles
- Collaborate with the BD team on technical aspects of partnerships and integrations
Our take
Sahara AI combines blockchain technology with artificial intelligence on its decentralized platform. Founded in 2023, the company aims to disrupt the traditional AI industry by giving everyone involved in AI development an equal chance to participate and benefit.
The platform, known as the Sahara Blockchain Protocols, is designed to ensure that all users have secure ownership of their AI assets. This includes protecting their data, models, and any AI agents they create. By using blockchain technology, Sahara AI promotes an open and fair AI economy. Alongside this, the company is also addressing ethical concerns in AI, such as privacy and ownership, by building a system that prioritizes user control and transparency.
Its mission hasn't gone unnoticed, with the company recently securing substantial funding which will help the company expand its team, improve its AI blockchain performance and grow its developer community, With this support, Sahara AI is well on its way to making AI more ethical, transparent, and accessible to everyone.
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Aug 2024
$43m
SERIES A
Mar 2024
$6m
SEED
Total funding: $49m
Company HQ
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
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Founders
Sean (Xiang) Ren
(CEO)Currently an Associate Professor at the University of Southern California, as well as a Research Team Leader at the Information Sciences Institute. Previously a Data Science Advisor at Snap and appeared in Forbes' Asia 30 Under 30 in 2019.
Tyler Z.
(COO)Previously an Investment Director at Binance Labs. Prior to this, they worked in Investment at Gaw Capital and in Acquisitions at Ocean West Capital Partners.
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