Software Engineer (Incubation) - Full-time
About Us
Parity is a leading core blockchain infrastructure company known for its pioneering technologies in the blockchain sector. Founded by Dr. Gavin Wood, who has a strong background in Ethereum, Parity develops clients for Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Zcash, and has introduced innovative blockchain protocols like Polkadot and Substrate. The company focuses on empowering a decentralized web ecosystem, known as Web3, and supports developers in leveraging this technology stack.
People in Our Collective Are
- Dedicated to contributing to Parity's mission and embracing innovative projects
- Enthusiastic about working on cutting-edge and complex initiatives
- Self-starters who also excel in collaborating with colleagues
- Hold themselves accountable and prioritize teamwork over individual ego
- Comfortable with dynamic environments and adapt well to changes in the Web3 landscape
- Committed to continuous learning and development within Parity and the broader ecosystem
About the Team
The Incubation team is at the forefront of blockchain innovation under Dr. Gavin Wood's leadership. They focus on pioneering research and development in exploring new ideas for Polkadot, particularly advancing the next-generation decentralized virtual machine called PolkaJAM.
About the Position
- Design, develop, and maintain core components of the Polkadot ecosystem, emphasizing JAM integration
- Collaborate with research and incubation teams to prototype and integrate blockchain solutions
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging of core blockchain components for security, scalability, and reliability
- Stay updated on blockchain technology advancements to provide insights driving platform improvement
About You
- Minimum 5 years of software development experience
- Proficient in Rust, with a proven history in developing and maintaining blockchain and decentralized systems
- Solid understanding of blockchain technologies and experience in protocol design and implementation
- Deep knowledge of software engineering best practices
- Ability to work effectively in an autonomous setting
About Working for Us
- Competitive compensation packages including tokens for eligible individuals
- Remote-first work environment with flexible hours
- Access to industry experts and learning opportunities in the Web3 space
- Potential for career growth and networking within the ecosystem
- Team and company retreats, work laptop provided
- Opportunity for relocation and appealing benefits such as healthcare, parental leave, PTO, and local team events for employees in Germany, Portugal, and the UK
Parity upholds diversity in its workforce and ensures everyone feels included and valued in the collective. Kindly refer to our Applicant Notice for detailed information on data usage. If this role doesn't align with your goals, please explore our other available positions.
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