Head of AI
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About the Role
Mintlayer is looking for a Head of AI to define and execute AI strategy across ZK Thunder integration, the AI and Deep Tech Fund, and Mintlayer Atlas. You will oversee technical scoping of on-chain AI applications, lead investment thesis development, and build market positioning.
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Responsibilities
- Define and execute Mintlayer's AI strategy across ZK Thunder integration, the AI and Deep Tech Fund, internal tooling, and Mintlayer Atlas.
- Oversee technical scoping of on chain AI applications on ZK Thunder: verifiable inference, AI agent infrastructure, and autonomous protocol interactions.
- Lead investment thesis development and deal flow for Interest.One's AI and Deep Tech Fund.
- Build Mintlayer's AI market positioning with protocol developers, institutional allocators, and enterprise clients.
- Develop the Mintlayer Atlas product roadmap: AI training data licensing infrastructure built natively on chain.
- Advise the executive team on AI tooling for internal operations across engineering, BD, and content functions.
- Represent Mintlayer at AI and deep tech conferences.
Requirements
- Deep ML or AI technical background with product or strategy track record.
- Familiarity with on chain AI concepts, verifiable compute, or AI agent infrastructure.
- Experience advising or investing in AI deep tech is a strong advantage.
- Writes for both engineering audiences and institutional LPs without losing clarity.
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About The Role
- AI and blockchain are converging faster than most institutions have noticed. Mintlayer is positioning at that intersection deliberately — through ZK Thunder's verifiable compute layer for on chain AI applications, through Interest.One's AI and Deep Tech Fund, and through Mintlayer Atlas, an AI train
- The Head of AI owns strategy across all three tracks.
What You Will Own
- Define and execute Mintlayer's AI strategy across ZK Thunder integration, the AI and Deep Tech Fund, internal tooling, and Mintlayer Atlas.
- Oversee technical scoping of on chain AI applications on ZK Thunder: verifiable inference, AI agent infrastructure, and autonomous protocol interactions.
- Lead investment thesis development and deal flow for Interest.One's AI and Deep Tech Fund.
- Build Mintlayer's AI market positioning with protocol developers, institutional allocators, and enterprise clients.
- Develop the Mintlayer Atlas product roadmap: AI training data licensing infrastructure built natively on chain.
- Advise the executive team on AI tooling for internal operations across engineering, BD, and content functions.
- Represent Mintlayer at AI and deep tech conferences.
What You Bring
- Deep ML or AI technical background with product or strategy track record.
- Familiarity with on chain AI concepts, verifiable compute, or AI agent infrastructure.
- Experience advising or investing in AI deep tech is a strong advantage.
- Writes for both engineering audiences and institutional LPs without losing clarity.
Benefits
- Health & Prevention: Comprehensive, high tier medical insurance with a focus on preventative medicine, annual executive health screenings, and diagnostic check ups.
- Fitness & Wellness Programs: Monthly fitness allowances for premier gyms and studios, plus internal wellness initiatives including yoga, ergonomics workshops, and stress management.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary paid in your choice of fiat, Bitcoin, or stablecoins. ML token allocation and vesting for senior roles.
- Relocation Support: Full assistance with UAE residency visas and relocation to Abu Dhabi for on site roles.
- Flexible Working: Structured flexibility across on site, hybrid, and fully remote roles.
- Global Team Meetups: Periodic gatherings with the full team around the world.
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