Ritual is building a sovereign execution layer for AI, with a private testnet already live and running.
The Ritual chain is the first blockchain custom-built to support AI-native operations, designed to enable a new class of applications at the intersection of crypto and AI.
The first product, Infernet, allows developers to access AI models both on-chain via smart contracts and off-chain.
Responsibilities include designing prototypes, analyzing solution trade-offs, formalizing technical decisions, and implementing novel research.
The role involves close collaboration with engineers and operators experienced in building and shipping products in the ML and blockchain space.
Tasks include partnering with product and research teams to design prototypes, reviewing code and technical proposals, and working in domains such as distributed/p2p systems, AI/ML, and blockchain/cryptocurrency.
The position requires using tools and languages such as Python/Pytorch, Rust, and GCP, and involves building, testing, debugging, and deploying large-scale decentralized systems across hundreds of nodes.
Requirements:
Candidates must be fluent in a systems language such as Rust, C, C++, assembly languages, shell scripting, or DSLs.
A level of expertise in networking, distributed systems, storage, databases, operating systems, and runtimes is required to read research papers and design systems based on them.
Experience in building and shipping production-level systems or applications is necessary, with an emphasis on systems involving ML or incentive design.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities are essential for this role.
Benefits:
Employees will join a passionate group of engineers, researchers, and operators on a mission to build the next generation of AI infrastructure.
The position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including an annual discretionary bonus and an optimized tax structure compared to most web3 startups.
Employees receive top 1% benefits across the web3 startup space.
100% of premiums are covered for the highest quality healthcare.
The company offers an aggressive 401k match.
The role is fully remote and/or hybrid, depending on employee preference.
Employees can participate in virtual and in-person events.
Additional benefits are available, with much more to offer.
