Software Engineer (Front and Integrations)

Parity is a leading core blockchain infrastructure company globally recognized for developing cutting-edge technologies within the blockchain sector. Established by Dr. Gavin Wood, the former CTO of Ethereum, the team at Parity has a strong foundation in Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) technology, Solidity programming language, and the Ethereum Yellowpaper.

Situated across Berlin, London, and Lisbon, Parity specializes in building clients for Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Zcash alongside pioneering a revolutionary blockchain protocol known as Polkadot and its associated framework, Substrate. Their focus lies in developing open-source technologies for powering a decentralized web - Web3 - while aiding developers and organizations in leveraging and evolving the Web3 tech stack.

As part of Parity's collective, individuals are expected to be passionately committed to the company's mission and aspire to work on innovative and intricate projects. The team values autonomy, collaborative spirit, accountability, adaptability in the dynamic Web3 landscape, and continuous self-education within the Parity ecosystem.

Responsibilities & Projects:

A part of the Front and Integrations Team, you will primarily be engaged in building and upholding tooling and applications, predominantly in TypeScript and Rust, to facilitate developers' interaction with Substrate-based blockchains such as Polkadot. Some exemplars of projects you might work on include ensuring EVM compatibility for smart contracts, developing wallets connected to Substrate chains, crafting RESTful services for Substrate nodes, tools for interacting with the Polkadot ecosystem, and mechanisms for tracking Polkadot network chain information.

Role Overview:

In this role, your responsibilities involve developing and sustaining TypeScript-based tools/libraries to assist internal and external teams in building, debugging, and managing substrate-based blockchains efficiently. You will gradually assume ownership of various areas within codebases and projects, actively contributing to TypeScript and Rust projects where your skills and interests align. The role requires full remote work within a team of around 10 engineers predominantly based in Europe.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in working autonomously and thriving in decentralized teams
• Genuine interest in blockchain technology, specifically Substrate/Polkadot
• Experience or enthusiasm for EVM, smart contracts deployment/operation
• Strong background in TypeScript, particularly in open-source contexts, with a willingness to enhance skills in this domain
• Familiarity with Rust programming language and its community ethos
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals and hands-on experience in developing HTTP-based APIs and clients
• Ideally located within a 2-hour time zone of UTC+0

Benefits & Company Culture:

Parity offers competitive remuneration packages, embraces a remote-first and self-initiating work culture with flexible hours, and actively encourages skill and knowledge development within the Web3 space. Employees can expect access to extensive L&D resources, networking opportunities in the blockchain ecosystem, team retreats, work laptops, and the possibility of relocation to Germany or Portugal with visa sponsorship. Additional benefits include healthcare, parental leave, PTO, local team events, L&D budget, and language classes for those employed in Germany, Portugal, and the U.K.

Parity champions diversity within its global team, ensuring every member feels included and valued within the collective.

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