Head of AI

Mintlayer; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation support

Flexible working

Global team meetups

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mintlayer is seeking a Head of AI to define and drive the company’s AI strategy across ZK Thunder integration, the AI and Deep Tech Fund, and Mintlayer Atlas. You will oversee scoping of on-chain AI apps, AI agent infrastructure, and protocol interactions, while shaping investment theses for AI deep tech.

The role requires depth in both technology and commercial strategy, with the ability to present to institutional LPs and engage with enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• Deep ML/AI 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.
• Ability to write clearly for both engineering teams and institutional LPs.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Mintlayer's AI strategy across ZK Thunder integration and Mintlayer Atlas.
• Oversee scoping of on-chain AI apps and AI agent infrastructure.
• Lead investment thesis development and deal flow for AI funds.
• Build Mintlayer's AI market positioning with developers, allocators, and enterprises.
• Develop Atlas roadmap for AI data licensing on-chain.
• Advise executive team on AI tooling for engineering, BD, and content.
• Represent Mintlayer at AI and deep tech conferences.

Skills

Deep ML / AI background

On-chain AI concepts familiarity

Advising/investing in AI deep tech

Communicating to engineers and LPs

Job description

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 training data licensing layer built natively on the protocol The Head of AI owns strategy across all three tracks This role demands genuine range technical depth to evaluate ZK Thunder s AI integration architecture commercial judgment to speak to institutional fund LPs about the AI deep tech thesis and the vision to position Mintlayer at the front of a market the world still does not fully understand

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

BENEFITS

• Health amp Prevention Comprehensive high-tier medical insurance with a focus on preventative medicine annual executive health screenings and diagnostic check-ups
• Fitness amp 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 We handle the paperwork
• Flexible Working Structured flexibility across on‑site hybrid and fully remote roles Core overlap hours respected across time zones
• Global Team Meetups Periodic gatherings with the full team around the world The remote team is never remote from the culture

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Mintlayer will never charge any fees at any stage of the hiring process

No member of our team will ever request payment for job applications or opportunities

If you are contacted by anyone asking for money on behalf of Mintlayer please be aware this is a scam

The only way to apply for roles is through the official links available on Mintlayer s website mintlayer com

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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