Blockchain Expert - Applied AI & GenAI

UST Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UST Global seeks a seasoned Blockchain Expert with Applied AI/GenAI expertise to mentor interns and guide the development of AI-powered blockchain solutions. The role combines hands-on Ethereum, Solidity, and smart contract architecture with practical AI/GenAI knowledge to deliver end-to-end POCs.

The ideal candidate will mentor interns on security, compliance, and governance while leading architecture reviews and training material development for scalable blockchain projects.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years in Blockchain development and 2+ years in Applied AI/GenAI solutions.
• Strong expertise in Blockchain fundamentals, architecture, and distributed ledger technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Ethereum, Solidity, Hardhat, Truffle, Remix, Web3.js, and Ethers.js.
• Deep understanding of smart contract design, testing, security best practices, and architectural patterns.
• Practical experience with GenAI, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, RAG, Vector Search, Semantic Search, and AI Agents.
• Experience integrating AI/LLM services with Blockchain applications, APIs, and data platforms.
• Knowledge of Blockchain security, KYC/AML, privacy regulations, compliance, and AI governance.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills with experience coaching junior engineers or interns.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train interns on Blockchain fundamentals, Ethereum, Solidity, Smart Contracts, Architecture, Security, and Compliance.
• Guide the development of AI-enhanced Blockchain solutions, including AI-assisted smart contract development, testing, and code reviews.
• AI-driven blockchain transaction and on-chain analytics.
• Natural language interfaces for Web3 applications.
• AI agents interacting with blockchain data, APIs, and smart contracts.
• RAG-based assistants leveraging blockchain documentation and smart contract knowledge.
• AI-powered compliance, risk, security, and governance use cases.
• Lead interns in building end-to-end AI + Blockchain POCs.
• Review code, application architecture, and technical designs while providing hands-on technical guidance.
• Create and enhance training materials, learning paths, and practical exercises.

Skills

Blockchain development

Ethereum

Solidity

AI/GenAI

Smart contracts

Architecture

Security best practices

Mentoring

Tools

Hardhat

Truffle

Remix

Web3.js

Ethers.js

Job description

Role description

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Blockchain Expert with Applied AI/GenAI expertise to mentor and guide interns in building next-generation AI-powered Blockchain solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep hands-on experience in Ethereum, Solidity, Smart Contracts, and Blockchain Architecture with practical knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, and Machine Learning to deliver innovative end-to-end Proof of Concepts (POCs).

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and train interns on Blockchain fundamentals, Ethereum, Solidity, Smart Contracts, Architecture, Security, and Compliance.
• Guide the development of AI-enhanced Blockchain solutions, including:
  • AI-assisted smart contract development, testing, and code reviews.
  • AI-driven blockchain transaction and on-chain analytics.
  • Natural language interfaces for Web3 applications.
  • AI agents interacting with blockchain data, APIs, and smart contracts.
  • RAG-based assistants leveraging blockchain documentation and smart contract knowledge.
  • AI-powered compliance, risk, security, and governance use cases.
  • Blockchain-enabled provenance, traceability, and auditability solutions.
• Lead interns in building end-to-end AI + Blockchain POCs.
• Review code, application architecture, and technical designs while providing hands-on technical guidance.
• Create and enhance training materials, learning paths, and practical exercises.

Required Skills

• 8-12+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years in Blockchain development and 2+ years in Applied AI/GenAI solutions.
• Strong expertise in Blockchain fundamentals, architecture, and distributed ledger technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Ethereum, Solidity, Hardhat, Truffle, Remix, Web3.js, and Ethers.js.
• Deep understanding of smart contract design, testing, security best practices, and architectural patterns.
• Practical experience with GenAI, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, RAG, Vector Search, Semantic Search, and AI Agents.
• Experience integrating AI/LLM services with Blockchain applications, APIs, and data platforms.
• Knowledge of Blockchain security, KYC/AML, privacy regulations, compliance, and AI governance.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills with experience coaching junior engineers or interns.

Ideal Candidate

A passionate Blockchain practitioner and AI innovator who can seamlessly combine Blockchain, GenAI, and Agentic AI technologies to build intelligent decentralized solutions while effectively mentoring future talent from fundamentals to production-ready POCs.

Skills

Ethereum, Solidity, Hardhat, Truffle, Remix, Web3.js, Ethers.js, GenAI, LLMs, RAG, Vector Search, AI Agents, Blockchain Security, KYC/AML, and AI Governance.