Software Engineer (Parachain Core) - Full-time
About Us
Parity is a leading core blockchain infrastructure company renowned for its innovative technologies in the blockchain sector. Founded by Dr. Gavin Wood, former CTO of Ethereum, Parity has developed cutting-edge technologies for Ethereum, Bitcoin, Zcash, Polkadot, and Substrate. The company is committed to advancing Web3 technologies and supporting developers in utilizing the Web3 tech stack.
Our Collective
Our team at Parity is composed of individuals who are passionate about contributing to our mission. They thrive on challenging and pioneering projects, work autonomously yet collaboratively, and embrace responsibility with a humble approach. Constantly learning and adapting to the evolving Web3 landscape, our team embodies the ethos of continuous education and open-source collaboration.
The Team Overview
The Parachains Core team is dedicated to creating and maintaining the core technology of the Polkadot blockchain. Focused on implementing parachain consensus, the team aims to enhance the security, scalability, and decentralization of blockchain networks through open-source contributions and idea-sharing on Github.
Role Summary
The position entails designing, implementing, and managing foundational protocols critical to the security, scalability, and adoption of Polkadot. Responsibilities include debugging complex issues in distributed systems, developing test suites for microservices architectures, enhancing the performance and stability of the Polkadot node, and contributing to new protocols like Offchain XCMP and Approval Voting Rewards.
Ideal Candidate
We seek a Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience in implementing and maintaining distributed systems, along with expertise in performance engineering and optimizations. The ideal candidate is well-versed in software engineering best practices, thrives in an open-source environment receptive to feedback, excels in problem-solving, demonstrates ownership and accountability, and drives projects to completion through clear milestones.
Working with Us
We offer competitive remuneration packages, including tokens where legally feasible, within a remote-first environment with flexible work hours. Team members benefit from engaging with impactful projects, access to industry experts for continuous learning, and participation in team and company-wide retreats. Other perks include healthcare, parental leave, ample PTO, and local team events for employees based in Germany, Portugal, and the UK.
Parity is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our team while providing career growth and networking opportunities to all employees.