Software Engineer (Compilers/VM)

Parity, a leading blockchain infrastructure company founded by Ethereum co-founder Dr. Gavin Wood, is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Compilers/VM to join their Smart Contracts team. The role focuses on developing and maintaining core technologies like PolkaVM and the revive recompiler, which are crucial for smart contract execution on Polkadot.

The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the blockchain space, including RISC-V based virtual machines and LLVM-based EVM to RISC-V recompilers. You'll be responsible for creating benchmark suites and integrating these technologies into the smart contract execution environment.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background or keen interest in virtual machines, RISC-V, assembly, compilers, and low-level system programming. The role requires someone who can work independently while collaborating effectively in an open-source environment. Strong communication skills are essential as you'll be expected to present your work through various channels.

Parity offers an attractive remote-first work environment with competitive compensation, including tokens where possible. The company is building the foundation for the decentralized internet through projects like Polkadot, Substrate, and Kusama. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with leading minds in the Web3 space while contributing to groundbreaking blockchain infrastructure development.