Software Engineer (Parachains Core)

Core blockchain infrastructure company founded by Ethereum co-founder Dr. Gavin Wood, building open-source technologies for Web3.
Distributed Systems
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
3+ years of experience
Blockchain

Description For Software Engineer (Parachains Core)

Parity, a pioneering blockchain infrastructure company founded by Ethereum co-founder Dr. Gavin Wood, is seeking a Software Engineer for their Parachains Core team. This role is crucial in developing the core technology of the Polkadot blockchain, focusing on parachain consensus implementation in the Polkadot Node and Runtime.

The position offers an opportunity to work on groundbreaking blockchain technology, pushing the boundaries of security, scalability, and decentralization. As part of a remote team of ~10 engineers based in Europe, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge protocols, improving performance, and debugging complex distributed systems issues.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of software engineering experience, strong distributed systems knowledge, and performance engineering expertise. You'll be joining a company that values autonomous work, collaboration, and continuous learning in the Web3 space. The role offers competitive compensation, including tokens, flexible remote work, and comprehensive benefits for eligible locations.

Working at Parity means being at the forefront of Web3 technology, contributing to open-source projects like Polkadot, Substrate, and Kusama. The company culture emphasizes self-initiative, accountability, and passion for decentralized technology. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to make a significant impact in the blockchain space while working with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer (Parachains Core)

  • Design, implement, and maintain cutting edge protocols for Polkadot
  • Contribute to projects focused on improving performance
  • Debug and root cause complex issues in distributed systems
  • Build test suites for functionality and performance
  • Work remotely with a team of ~10 engineers based in Europe

Requirements For Software Engineer (Parachains Core)

Rust
  • 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Hands on experience with implementing and maintaining distributed systems
  • Hands on experience with performance engineering and optimizations
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices
  • Ability to solve complex problems over longer periods of time
  • Collaborate with others in an open-source culture
  • Drive projects to completion incrementally by establishing clear milestones

Benefits For Software Engineer (Parachains Core)

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Competitive remuneration packages including tokens
  • Remote-first environment with flexible hours
  • Team and company-wide retreats
  • Work laptop
  • Health care (for DE, PT, CH, UK employees)
  • Parental leave (for DE, PT, CH, UK employees)
  • 28 days PTO per year (for DE, PT, CH, UK employees)
  • Yearly L&D budget
  • Language classes

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