Salary Range: 180000 to 250000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

About Story

Story’s mission is to unleash the creativity of the internet. The digital age has revolutionized the creation and distribution of creative content through remixing, participatory franchises, and AI-generated media. However, today’s intellectual property systems hinder the openness and innovation enabled by the internet.

Story is building the IP infrastructure of the future, one that’s optimized for the age of AI and web-native creativity. Story is the world’s IP blockchain with the programmable IP layer built for the AI era.

Our technology transforms intellectual property into a dynamic network that transcends traditional mediums and platforms, unlocking global creativity and liquidity. With a Series B funding of $140 million from top-tier investors like a16z, our team consists of experts across media, technology, and business. We’re a fast-growing company backed by serial entrepreneurs with a track record of success.

You may find more info about Story’s vision, product, and technology in our Twitter (https://x.com/StoryProtocol) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@StoryFDN).

The Role

As an AI Engineer at Story, you will be at the forefront of developing and integrating cutting-edge AI systems that fuel the future of programmable intellectual property. This role goes beyond traditional AI applications — you’ll be working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IP infrastructure, ensuring our technology remains at the leading edge of both industries. You’ll be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing AI services that empower a new paradigm of creativity and ownership on the internet.

Key Responsibilities

AI and Blockchain Integration: Design and integrate AI solutions that interface with our blockchain protocols, particularly focusing on the Proof-of-Creativity protocol.
Tooling & SDK Development: Develop and maintain AI SDKs, APIs, and tools to facilitate AI application development and ensure smooth integration with our underlying blockchain and IP infrastructure.
Collaboration & Partnerships: Work closely with external AI service providers, blockchain developers, and internal teams to define and meet technical integration requirements, driving innovations that bridge AI and blockchain technologies.
AI Evangelism & Internal Enablement: Serve as an advocate for AI tooling and best practices within the company. Drive AI adoption internally to enhance productivity, collaboration, and innovation.
Innovation & Roadmap: Research and drive the roadmap for AI + blockchain technology at Story, providing strategic input and direction based on industry trends, research, and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI/ML, or a related field.
AI Expertise: Hands-on experience with AI/ML models, including neural networks, transformers, and generative models. Deep understanding of training, fine-tuning, and deploying AI applications.
Technical Skills: Expertise with AI frameworks and tools. Experience in programming languages such as Python, and proficiency in building REST APIs, microservices, and DAG workflows.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to tackle complex challenges, especially those at the intersection of AI and decentralized technologies, with a focus on scalability and security.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
Bonus: Knowledge of blockchain technologies and smart contract protocol is a plus. Experience working with NFTs, digital IP, or decentralized creative ecosystems is a huge addition.

At Story, you’ll be part of a pioneering company that’s rewriting the rules of intellectual property for the AI age. You’ll have the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI, blockchain, and creative technologies, helping shape the future of internet-based creativity.

We work in hybrid mode at least 3 times a week in the office.

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