Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (BNB Chain Middleware)

Powered by Pioneer; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Powered by Pioneer is seeking a full-stack engineer at the intersection of AI Agents and blockchain to build scalable AI‑driven applications, weaving LLM models into on‑chain data processing, and bridging Web2 with Web3 stacks.

This is a true full-stack architect role requiring fluency across frontend and backend, hands‑on smart contract work, and leadership in engineering standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Fluent in at least one frontend framework (e.g., React) and one backend language (Python or Node.js); RESTful/GraphQL API design and performance tuning; writing unit, integration, or E2E tests.
• Deep understanding of LLM capabilities, prompt engineering, and inference cost/latency trade‑offs; production-grade observability, fault tolerance, and evaluation pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and debugging smart contracts on mainnet or testnet; solid grasp of on‑chain data structures and common security vulnerabilities.
• Track record of independently shipping complete AI‑driven applications or SDKs — owning tech selection, architecture, and implementation end‑to‑end.
• Experience leading or contributing to team engineering standards (code reviews, documentation, AI-assisted development guidelines); turning expertise into team assets.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement full-stack applications and SDKs centered on blockchain middleware and infrastructure — embedding AI Agent capabilities into on-chain data processing, cross-chain protocol integration, and smart contract interaction.
• Build highly available, scalable backend services using Python, Node.js, or equivalent modern frameworks.
• Deliver high-quality, user-friendly interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React).
• Independently develop smart contracts and integrate with major blockchain networks (e.g., EVM‑compatible chains).
• Define engineering standards, reusable architecture patterns, and drive the team’s technical growth.
• Apply Specification Engineering to drive AI‑assisted delivery with discipline; codify best practices under version control to raise collaboration.
• Stay ahead of the AI + blockchain frontier, produce actionable technical insights, and drive continuous improvement of products and solutions.

Skills

Frontend & Backend Proficiency

AI Engineering Depth

Web3 Engineering

Full-Stack Delivery

Engineering Culture

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a full-stack engineer who operates at the intersection of AI Agents and blockchain. You’ll build scalable, high-performance AI-driven applications, deeply integrate cutting‑edge LLM models, and bring strong engineering depth across both Web2 and Web3 stacks — all in service of building next‑generation decentralized intelligent applications.

This is not a pure frontend or backend role. We’re looking for a true full-stack architect and builder.

Responsibilities

• Core Application Development : Design and implement full-stack applications and SDKs centered on blockchain middleware and infrastructure — deeply embedding AI Agent capabilities (LLM workflow orchestration, RAG, Multi-Agent collaboration) into on-chain data processing, cross-chain protocol integration, and smart contract interaction; and build the integration layer between AI agents and blockchain tooling (MCP, Tool Calling, native SDKs, etc.).

• Backend Engineering : Build highly available, scalable backend services using Python, Node.js, or equivalent modern frameworks.

• Frontend Development : Deliver high-quality, user-friendly interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React).

• Web3 Integration : Independently develop smart contracts and integrate seamlessly with major blockchain networks (e.g., EVM‑compatible chains).

• Architecture & Standards : Draw on hands‑on experience to define engineering standards, establish reusable architecture patterns, and drive the team’s technical growth.

• Vibe Coding Practice : Apply Specification Engineering as a methodology to drive AI‑assisted delivery (Cursor, Claude Code) with discipline; codify best practices into team‑wide standards (CLAUDE.md, .cursor/rules, prompt template libraries) under version control to continuously raise the team’s collaborative efficiency.

• Technical Insight & Innovation : Stay ahead of the AI + blockchain frontier, produce actionable technical insights, and drive continuous improvement of products and solutions.

Requirements (At least 3 required)

• Frontend & Backend Proficiency : Fluent in at least one frontend framework (e.g., React) and one backend language (Python or Node.js); experienced in RESTful / GraphQL API design and performance tuning; disciplined about writing unit, integration, or E2E tests as a quality guarantee.

• AI Engineering Depth : Deep understanding of LLM capabilities, prompt engineering, and inference cost/latency trade‑offs; proven experience taking AI features from prototype to production, including observability, fault tolerance, and evaluation pipelines.

• Web3 Engineering : Hands‑on experience deploying and debugging smart contracts on mainnet or testnet; solid grasp of on‑chain data structures and common security vulnerabilities — not just contract syntax.

• Full‑Stack Delivery : Track record of independently shipping complete AI‑driven applications or SDKs — owning tech selection, architecture, and implementation end‑to‑end without relying on others to catch the gaps.

• Engineering Culture : Experience leading or contributing to team engineering standards (e.g., code review processes, technical documentation, AI‑assisted development guidelines); able to turn personal expertise into team‑wide assets.

Nice to Have

The following will position you for a more senior scope and impact:

• AI Protocols & Ecosystem : Hands‑on experience building MCP Servers or integrating multi‑agent collaboration protocols (e.g., A2A); familiar with the evolving landscape of AI tooling standards.

• Blockchain Infrastructure & Middleware : Deep understanding of mainstream blockchain infrastructure and protocol layers — including L2 Rollup architecture (OP Stack / zkEVM), cross‑chain interoperability (LayerZero, CCIP, IBC), on‑chain payment protocols (x402, streaming payments), and privacy protocols (ZK proof systems, Aztec, private DeFi) — with engineering experience in one or more of these areas.

• AI Product Thinking : Ability to independently identify AI opportunities in business contexts and drive product design and iteration from a technical perspective.

• Open Source / Community Presence : Active open source contributions or visible technical influence in the AI or blockchain space (writing, talks, GitHub, etc.).

• 0-to-1 Experience : Background in startups or greenfield product builds; able to validate ideas quickly and ship under resource constraints.