Fortytwo is a decentralized AI protocol on Monad that leverages idle consumer hardware for swarm inference. It enables Small Language Models to achieve advanced multi-step reasoning at lower costs, surpassing the performance and scalability of leading models.
Responsibilities:-
Design and implement high-performance, secure, and scalable peer-to-peer networking protocols in Rust.
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Develop distributed systems that enable decentralized AI nodes to communicate and collaborate effectively.
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Ensure robust fault-tolerance and resilience in networked systems through testing and optimization.
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Collaborate with blockchain engineers, protocol developers, and AI researchers to integrate the network layer with Fortytwo's decentralized AI stack.
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Optimize performance for diverse computing environments, including edge devices and cloud systems.
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Contribute to open-source projects and documentation that advance Fortytwo's mission.
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3+ years of experience in Rust development, with a focus on distributed systems or peer-to-peer networking.
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Strong understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, WebRTC, and libp2p.
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Experience in building scalable and resilient distributed systems.
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Proficient in designing systems with security and fault-tolerance in mind.
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Familiarity with decentralized technologies, including blockchain, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic techniques.
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Experience with WebAssembly (WASM) and cross-platform Rust development.
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Familiarity with decentralized AI concepts and swarm intelligence.
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Knowledge of containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes).
At Fortytwo, we are building a research-driven, decentralized AI infrastructure that prioritizes scalability, efficiency, and sustainability. Our approach moves beyond centralized AI constraints, applying globally scalable swarm intelligence to enhance LLM reasoning and problem-solving capabilities.
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Engage in meaningful AI research – Work on decentralized inference, multi-agent systems, and efficient model deployment with a team that values rigorous, first-principles thinking.
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Build scalable and sustainable AI – Design AI systems that reduce reliance on massive compute clusters, making advanced models more efficient, accessible, and cost-effective.
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Collaborate with a highly technical team – Join engineers and researchers who are deeply experienced, intellectually curious, and motivated by solving hard problems.
We’re looking for individuals who thrive in research-driven environments, value autonomy, and want to work on foundational AI challenges.
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