Solutions Architect

About Us

Sahara AI is a decentralized AI blockchain platform that prioritizes sovereignty and provenance of AI, ensuring security, equity, and accessibility for all users. Backed by top investors in AI and crypto, including Binance Labs, Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Sequoia Capital, Samsung, Matrix Partners, and many more, Sahara AI continues to push the boundaries of decentralized AI. Today, Sahara AI is trusted by 35+ leading tech innovators and research institutions, such as Microsoft, Amazon, MIT, Motherson Group, and Snap.

Sahara Labs, the driving force behind Sahara AI, is an AI and blockchain infrastructure company led by USC Professor and AI veteran Sean Ren and former Binance Labs investment director Tyler Zhou. Sahara Labs envisions a future where AI is equitable, transparent, ethical, and accessible to all through AI asset sovereignty and open technology. Learn more at saharalabs.ai.

Our Mission

To empower everyone to own and shape the future of AI through building a decentralized AI blockchain platform that prioritizes AI sovereignty, equity, and accessibility.

Our Principles

🔐 | Trust & Security: we are utilizing blockchain technology to ensure secure, private data ownership

🧑‍💻 | Innovation: we are developing AI-driven solutions for innovative knowledge utilization and monetization

🌍 | Fairness & Diversity: we are committed to providing fair and universal access to global knowledge for every human

About The Role

We're seeking a dedicated technical Solutions Architect to join our Business Development team. This role will be crucial in bridging the gap between our AI and blockchain technologies and our clients' needs. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• 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
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 We Offer

🤖 | Shape the future of AI and Blockchain with a global and diverse team of industry experts on a mission to drive the AI industry forward

⚙️ | Work closely with pioneering AI companies and startups

💰 | High competitive compensation package

🏥 | Comprehensive health benefits and vacation time

💻 | Receive support for career and professional development