Careers at Next Metal
Next Metal is democratizing AI by fusing it with secure, blockchain-powered infrastructure. We empower individuals to own, build, and deploy AI at scale—together. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven culture where every voice matters, you belong here.
Why Next Metal?
Joining Next Metal means more than a job—you become part of a movement to decentralize AI. You'll work alongside passionate experts, enjoy limitless opportunities for growth, and share in the company's success.
As an early team member, you'll have outsized impact, equity upside, and direct influence on our roadmap. We seek creative problem-solvers who care deeply about open-source, fairness, and pushing technology forward.
Open Roles
AI Research & Engineering
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Senior AI Engineer
Own end-to-end lifecycle of large-scale ML systems in a decentralized environment.
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Responsibilities:
Lead design, training, fine-tuning and deployment of cutting-edge models. Define architecture standards and best practices for model governance. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with protocol and platform teams. Optimize performance for distributed, peer-to-peer inferencing workloads.
Requirements:
5+ years in AI/ML engineering, ideally at scale. Expertise with TensorFlow, PyTorch or equivalent frameworks. Proven track record deploying models in production environments. Familiarity with decentralized systems, blockchain protocols a plus. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
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Research Scientist
Drive breakthrough ML research and translate prototypes into production.
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Responsibilities:
Advocate and publish novel ML architectures in top-tier venues. Prototype algorithms for decentralized AI orchestration. Collaborate with engineering to productionize research prototypes. Represent Next Metal at conferences, workshops and online forums.
Requirements:
PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science or related field. Strong publication record in leading journals or conferences. Hands-on experience with deep learning toolkits (TensorFlow, PyTorch). Understanding of distributed systems and blockchain integration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Blockchain Development
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Smart-Contract Developer
Architect, audit and deploy high-security smart contracts in Solidity & Rust.
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Responsibilities:
Design and implement modular, upgradeable contracts. Perform rigorous security audits and formal verifications. Collaborate with protocol engineers to integrate chain logic. Write comprehensive test suites and maintain CI pipelines.
Requirements:
3+ years in smart-contract development (Solidity, Rust). Deep understanding of EVM, WASM and other chain VM internals. Experience on Ethereum and at least one other blockchain. Strong focus on security, gas optimization and best practices. Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
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Protocol Engineer
Design and optimize consensus protocols for performance and decentralization.
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Responsibilities:
Architect consensus and networking layers for robust throughput. Benchmark and tune protocol parameters under real-world conditions. Collaborate on cross-chain and interoperability initiatives. Maintain high availability and resilience SLAs.
Requirements:
5+ years in blockchain protocol design & development. Expertise in consensus algorithms (PoS, DAGs, BFT variants). Strong systems programming skills (Go, Rust, C++). Experience with distributed databases and P2P networks. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
Cloud & Infrastructure
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Infrastructure Architect
Build and maintain our peer-to-peer GPU cloud for industry-leading uptime.
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Responsibilities:
Design scalable, fault-tolerant GPU clusters on AWS/GCP/Azure. Implement container orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad, etc.). Monitor performance, automate fail-over and capacity planning. Ensure security compliance across the infrastructure stack.
Requirements:
5+ years in cloud architecture and operations. Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, Pulumi). Deep knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes or similar platforms. Experience integrating on-chain and off-chain systems. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Business & Marketing
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Growth Marketing Lead
Own user-acquisition strategy and drive growth across digital channels.
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Responsibilities:
]Develop and optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns. Analyze performance data and pivot strategies in real time. Collaborate with product to align messaging and positioning. Lead A/B testing and growth-hacking experiments.
Requirements:
5+ years in growth or digital marketing, preferably in tech. Proven track record scaling user-acquisition funnels. Strong SQL/data-analysis skills (Mixpanel, Google Analytics). Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration. Passion for AI, blockchain and decentralized technologies.
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Partnerships Manager
Establish and nurture strategic alliances across Web3 and enterprise.
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Responsibilities:
Identify and negotiate high-value partnerships. Develop joint offerings with ecosystem partners. Track and report on partnership performance metrics. Represent Next Metal at industry events and conferences.
Requirements:
3+ years in business development or strategic partnerships. Strong network in blockchain/Web3 or enterprise sectors. Excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills. Self-starter who thrives in fast-moving environments.
Meet Our Team
Five
AI Lord & Founder
12+ years of experience in AI, specializing in large-scale model training and deployment.
LevX
Crypto czar
12+ years of blockchain architecture experience, building resilient, permissionless networks.
DK Jang
Lead Cloud Engineer
5+ years crafting scalable, high-performance systems for global platforms.
A Park
Senior Software Developer
7+ years high-performance software development, specializing in distributed systems.
Roman
Product Lead
7+ years in product management, driving user-centric design and innovation.