Head of AI & On-Chain Strategy

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

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.