Job description
About Us
Sahara AI is a decentralized AI blockchain platform that prioritizes sovereignty and provenance of AI, ensuring security, equity, and accessibility for all users. Backed by top investors in AI and crypto, including Binance Labs, Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Sequoia Capital, Samsung, Matrix Partners, and many more, Sahara AI continues to push the boundaries of decentralized AI. Today, Sahara AI is trusted by 35+ leading tech innovators and research institutions, such as Microsoft, Amazon, MIT, Motherson Group, and Snap. Learn more at saharalabs.ai.
Our Vision
To create a future where AI is open, transparent, and accessible to all through democratizing access to AI resources and ensuring sovereignty of AI assets.
Our Values
Impact First, No Excuses
Think Big, Act Fast, Every Day is Day 1
Speak Up, Build Better
Integrity Always, Zero Compromise
Own it, Raise the Bar
Resilience Wins the Race
About the Role
We are looking for a student or recent grad who is passionate about AI Product Development and Design! This role will work closely with our Product Managers and MLE team.
Responsibilities
Requirements Gathering & Documentation Identify core needs through user/stakeholder discussions, then draft concise feature requirements for engineering and design teams
Market & Competitive Research Investigate AI product trends, analyze competitor offerings, and compile briefings on market gaps or opportunities to inform product direction
Product Teardowns & Analysis Examine competitor or reference AI products, dissect user flows, and highlight insights (e.g., design best practices, feature gaps, unique approaches)
Turning Product Feedback Into Action Items Collect user feedback (e.g., testing notes, support tickets) and transform it into actionable tasks, ensuring the development backlog reflects real needs
Product Planning & Roadmapping Help build feature roadmaps or sprint plans, coordinate release timelines, and keep cross-functional teams aligned on upcoming milestones
Project Management & Technical Triage Track bugs, feature requests, and QA items; route them to the correct teams, and assist in prioritizing critical issues to maintain development momentum
Basic Qualifications
Currently Enrolled or Completed A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Foundational AI Knowledge Some exposure to machine learning concepts (via coursework, projects, or side hobbies)
Analytical Mindset Comfortable working with data (spreadsheets or basic Python) to draw insights and inform decisions
Basic Product & UX Sense Familiarity with user research, feature definition, or design thinking from past projects or extracurriculars
Teamwork & Communication Experience collaborating in student orgs, labs, or group assignments; able to present ideas to both technical and non-technical peers. Excellent written and oral English skills
Self-Starter Mentality Organized, proactive, and adaptable to shifting priorities in a dynamic AI-focused environment
Preferred Qualifications
Some technical background is preferred
Understanding and experience with web3 and blockchain is a plus
Additional Notes
Internship type: This is a paid internship. Hours are flexible and will depend on Intern’s availability, and compensation will depend on level of academic and professional experience.
Location: Pacific/Mountain time zones are ideal, but Central/Eastern will be considered
What We Offer
🤖 | Shape the future of AI and Blockchain with a global and diverse team of industry experts on a mission to drive the AI industry forward.
⚙️ | Work closely with pioneering AI companies and startups
💰 | High competitive compensation package
🏥 | Comprehensive health benefits and vacation time
💻 | Receive support for career and professional development
