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Our Founder Success Team is dedicated to helping AI x Web3 developers and entrepreneurs succeed in building transformative applications on NEAR. We believe that an exceptional developer and founder experience is the foundation of mainstream adoption. Working closely with product, engineering, marketing, and community teams, we provide the tools, resources, and support that enable AI-driven and Web3-native projects to scale from idea to venture-backed startups. Role Overview As an Ecosystem Solution Architect (AI x Web3), you will be a trusted technical mentor for developers building on NEAR, guiding them from hackathons to fully scaled AI applications. You will work directly with founders, developers, and teams, helping them architect, optimize, and integrate AI and blockchain technologies into real-world use cases. Your role goes beyond troubleshooting—you will be advising on AI-agent infrastructure, smart contract architecture, and scaling AI x Web3 applications in the NEAR ecosystem. This role requires deep blockchain and AI technical expertise, strong communication skills, and experience in developer enablement, startup incubation, or technical consulting. Key Responsibilities Developer Technical Guidance & AI x Web3 Integration Be a technical mentor for developers—helping them navigate NEAR’s AI and Web3 tooling, best practices, and smart contract design. Provide hands-on architectural guidance to founders, ensuring they can seamlessly integrate AI models, decentralized storage, and smart contracts. Support incubators, accelerators, and hackathons by leading technical deep dives, AI x Web3 integration sessions, and code reviews. Advise teams on optimizing and fine-tuning generative AI models for blockchain applications AI & Blockchain Technical Enablement Design & lead technical workshops, hackathons, and deep-dive sessions to educate developers on AI x Web3 best practices. Contribute to technical documentation, SDKs, and learning resources to enhance the AI developer experience on NEAR. Develop startup-specific technical content, including blog posts, sample code, and reference solutions, to assist founders in solving technical challenges and accelerating time-to-market. Collaborate with DevRel, engineering, and product teams to address pain points, improve developer tools, and optimize AI x Web3 integrations. Develop reference architectures and playbooks to streamline AI agent deployment on NEAR. Ecosystem Growth & Developer Success Track developer progression from hackathon participants to long-term ecosystem contributors and funded startups. Build structured support programs for high-potential AI x Web3 teams, ensuring they gain access to funding, ecosystem grants, and technical mentorship. Identify repeatable success patterns from top-performing projects and use insights to refine NEAR’s AI adoption strategy. Work closely with the Founder Success team to ensure AI builders receive the necessary technical and business support. Operational & CRM Support Maintain and analyze developer engagement data, ensuring technical support scales effectively. Track developer progression & conversion rates to optimize technical engagement strategies. Provide structured feedback to product & engineering teams to continuously improve NEAR’s AI & Web3 developer experience. Who You Are 5+ years of experience in AI, blockchain, cloud computing, or developer solutions architecture, with hands-on work in AI model deployment and Web3 integrations. Expertise in smart contracts, LLM-based AI applications, decentralized storage, and blockchain infrastructure. Experience with AI model fine-tuning, optimization, and deployment using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, Hugging Face Transformers, or similar AI-native tooling. Proficiency in Rust, TypeScript, Solidity, or similar languages relevant to Web3 and AI integration. Hands-on experience with blockchain protocols (NEAR, Ethereum, Solana, or other L1s/L2s). Prior involvement in startup incubation, accelerator programs, or venture-backed tech projects. Strong technical mentorship & communication skills—you can explain complex AI x Web3 concepts to developers at different levels. Strong public speaking, mentorship, and community-building experience. We value ECOSYSTEM-FIRST: always put the health and success of the ecosystem above any individual's interest OPENNESS: operate transparently and consistently share knowledge to build open communities PRAGMATISM OVER PERFECTION: find the right solution not the ideal solution and beat dogmatism by openly considering all ideas MAKE IT FEEL SIMPLE: strive to make the complex feel simple so the technology is accessible to all GROW CONSTANTLY: learn, improve and fail productively so the project and community are always becoming more effective NEAR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. NEAR is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know during the interview process. 

About us: BVNK provides modern payment infrastructure for businesses. We unify banks and blockchains in a single platform. With BVNK, businesses can send and receive stablecoin payments, convert between currencies, and add stablecoin payments to their checkout. Using our flexible platform, and robust global licensing and compliance expertise, innovators can launch new payment products quickly and compliantly. We are a diverse team spread across the UK, Europe, South Africa, the US, and APAC, with a shared belief that all payment flows will interact with crypto in the coming decade, and BVNK will be at the forefront of this transformation of the financial system. We have raised $50M in Series B funding from top investors including Haun Ventures, Tiger Global, and Coinbase Ventures, and we're looking for smart, ambitious people to help us build the next generation of payments. We're incredibly honored to have made Newsweek's list of The Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2 years running (2023 and 2024) and to have been recognised by LinkedIn as one of the Top 20 Startups in the UK in 2024. About this role in the team: Location: We offer a Hybrid/Remote working policy which allows us to hire across EMEA.   FUNCTION: Engineering We’re looking for a talented Software Engineer with experience in AI and ML to join our team. Our goal is to build out seamless cross-border payments involving both crypto and fiat currencies.  This role is pivotal in helping us overcome the challenges to ensure smooth trading processes together with streamlining liquidity management and automation.  Traditional methods have often resulted in customers grappling with high transaction fees, lengthy delays, and the rigidity of having to choose between fiat and crypto transactions. With our innovative solution, we aim to break down these barriers by allowing a fluid interchange between crypto and fiat currencies. This hybrid solution will empower our customers to make international payments in their preferred format, whether it be entirely in crypto, entirely in fiat, or a mix of both. By enhancing the interoperability between these two transaction modes, we aim to accelerate transaction speed, reduce associated costs, and create a more user-friendly experience.  Our product and engineering organisation is split into small autonomous squads empowered to own their problem space. You’ll be expected to form strong opinions and execute in a fast but sustainable way, advocating for the simplest solution that achieves the outcomes our customers are looking for.  Key Areas of Responsibilities: Collaborate with our product team to iterate fast and deliver results across both traditional backend systems and ML-powered features Translate from technical to non-technical with stakeholders across the business, particularly in explaining ML model decisions and capabilities Advocate for the simplest but most effective approach in everything we do, balancing traditional software solutions with AI-driven approaches Develop future-proof products, focusing on delivering quality code consistently and efficiently while incorporating ML model lifecycle management Design and implement AI agents and automated systems that enhance our product capabilities and operations Contribute to our engineering culture and standards to help us perform better What we need from you: This role could be a great opportunity if you: Proven experience as a Solid Backend Developer in a similar role, preferably in the FinTech industry Experience in Python and ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch Familiarity with Java and Spring Boot is a plus Experience in building and maintaining APIs, services, and ML model deployment pipelines Strong background in training, fine-tuning, and deploying machine learning models in production environments Experience with AI agent development, including working with large language models and reinforcement learning Excellent problem-solving skills, able to work independently or in a team Good understanding of financial services, particularly in banking, payments, trading or crypto Excellent written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with distributed ledger technology or blockchain is a plus Experience with ML ops tools and practices, including model monitoring and versioning Are data-driven, using analytical skills to make pragmatic decisions about both traditional systems and ML applications Open to participate in out of hours on call rota What you can expect from us: Fair and competitive salary at every stage of your growth Meaningful ownership in the business through our employee option scheme Flexible working hours, with hybrid working at its heart A culture built on passionate growth-minded people A flexible approach to holiday Opportunities to travel to our offices around the world, in locations such as London and Cape Town, to collaborate with your colleagues  An open and creative environment where you can help us define the future of BVNK, its culture, and its opportunity sets At BVNK, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive team. While you may not meet all of our requirements, we’d encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of our expectations. You may be a great fit for this role or another role in our team. 

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital FinanceAt Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction. Innovate with TetherTether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.But that’s just the beginning:Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways. Why Join Us?Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.Are you ready to be part of the future? About the job At Tether, we're committed to making advanced AI technologies more accessible. Thanks to its investment in AI infrastructure, starting from Northern Data, Tether is now in a prime position to tackle ambitious AI projects. Our goal is to build the next generation of AI models, leading innovation in AI, through an accessible, transparent and privacy preserving approach. This role is uniquely positioned to oversee the creation and optimization of AI solutions across the spectrum from large-scale models designed for advanced applications to smaller, highly performant models tailored for efficiency on edge devices such as mobile phones and laptops. Your leadership will guide our team in pushing the boundaries of AI, making high-performance AI technologies accessible and efficient for personal use while setting new industry standards for innovation and utility. What You'll Do: Lead the development and execution of our strategy for creating multimodal AI models that set new industry standards.Build and nurture a team of AI experts, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.Spearhead collaborations with other departments to ensure our AI models are effectively integrated into market-driven solutions.Represent Tether in the AI community, sharing our work and learning through open contributions, speaking engagements, and publications.A PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field, complemented by a solid track record in AI R&D.Experience building a LLM or other large models from scratch including writing model code, gathering training data, optimizing training and inference.Strong experience in NLP, computer vision, and multimodal learning, proficient in TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX and CUDA toolkit.Demonstrated leadership in managing diverse, high-performing teams, with an emphasis on mentorship and collaborative success.Advanced knowledge of distributed and high-performance computing systems. Excellent programming skills in Python, C++, JavaScript or similar.

At Tether, we're committed to making advanced AI technologies more accessible. Thanks to its investment in AI infrastructure, starting from Northern Data, Tether is now in a prime position to tackle ambitious AI projects. Our goal is to build the next generation of AI models, leading innovation in AI, through an accessible, transparent and privacy preserving approach. This role is uniquely positioned to oversee the creation and optimization of AI solutions across the spectrum from large-scale models designed for advanced applications to smaller, highly performant models tailored for efficiency on edge devices such as mobile phones and laptops. Your leadership will guide our team in pushing the boundaries of AI, making high-performance AI technologies accessible and efficient for personal use while setting new industry standards for innovation and utility. Our dynamic team operates entirely remotely, uniting talent from every corner of the globe. Our journey has been marked by rapid growth and efficient operations, firmly establishing us as pioneers within the industry. Join us in building AI models and solutions that not only compete with but exceed the capabilities of current leaders, driving both technological advancement and broad accessibility. Tasks What You'll Do: Lead the development and execution of our strategy for creating multimodal AI models that set new industry standards. Build and nurture a team of AI experts, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Spearhead collaborations with other departments to ensure our AI models are effectively integrated into market-driven solutions. Represent Tether in the AI community, sharing our work and learning through open contributions, speaking engagements, and publications. Requirements A PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field, complemented by a solid track record in AI R&D. Experience building a LLM or other large models from scratch including writing model code, gathering training data, optimizing training and inference. Strong experience in NLP, computer vision, and multimodal learning, proficient in TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX and CUDA toolkit. Demonstrated leadership in managing diverse, high-performing teams, with an emphasis on mentorship and collaborative success. Advanced knowledge of distributed and high-performance computing systems. Excellent programming skills in Python, C++, JavaScript or similar. About the companyLaunched in 2014 by a group of Bitcoin enthusiasts and early adopters, Tether is a blockchain-enabled platform designed to facilitate the use of fiat currencies digitally. Tether created the first ‘stablecoin,’ the Tether token (USD₮), which is now one of the most traded tokens in terms of volume and has unparalleled liquidity in the cryptocurrency space. The technology and growth of Tether tokens have, in turn, launched an entirely new industry which central banks and governments are now developing.