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. This role focuses on developing and maintaining core blockchain technologies, particularly PolkaVM and the revive recompiler. The position involves working with cutting-edge RISC-V based virtual machines, LLVM-based EVM to RISC-V recompilers, and smart contract execution environments.

The ideal candidate will have expertise or strong interest in virtual machines, assembly, compilers, and low-level system programming. You'll be working on Parity's Web3 tech stack, including Polkadot, Substrate, and Kusama, contributing to the foundation of the decentralized internet. The role offers the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the blockchain space while developing critical infrastructure for the future of Web3.

As part of a remote-first, global team, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment that emphasizes autonomy and ownership. The company offers competitive compensation, including tokens where legally possible, along with comprehensive benefits for employees in certain regions. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about low-level systems programming and blockchain technology to make a significant impact in the Web3 space.

The position requires strong technical skills combined with excellent communication abilities, as you'll be expected to present your work not only to colleagues but also through blog posts and at conferences. You'll be working in an open-source culture that values collaboration, independence, and seeing projects through to completion.