Software Engineer (Parachains Core)
Description For Software Engineer (Parachains Core)
Parity, a leading blockchain infrastructure company founded by Ethereum co-founder Dr. Gavin Wood, is seeking a Software Engineer for their Parachains Core team. This role focuses on implementing and maintaining the core technology of the Polkadot blockchain, specifically working on parachain consensus in the Polkadot Node and Runtime.
The position offers an opportunity to work on groundbreaking blockchain technology, contributing to projects that push 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 system performance, and debugging complex distributed systems issues.
The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of software engineering experience, with strong expertise in distributed systems and performance engineering. You'll be working in an open-source environment, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the Web3 space, and contributing to projects like Polkadot, Substrate, and Kusama.
This role offers competitive compensation including tokens, a remote-first work environment with flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits for employees in certain European countries. You'll have opportunities for professional growth through yearly L&D budgets, language classes, and exposure to cutting-edge blockchain technology. The position is perfect for someone who is autonomous, comfortable with the dynamic nature of Web3, and excited about contributing to the future of decentralized internet infrastructure.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer (Parachains Core)
- Design, implement, and maintain cutting edge protocols for Polkadot's security and scalability
- Contribute to projects focused on improving performance and lowering entry barriers
- Debug and root cause complex issues in distributed systems
- Build test suites for functionality and performance testing
- Work remotely with a team of ~10 engineers based in Europe
Requirements For Software Engineer (Parachains Core)
- 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 collaborate in an open-source culture
- Ability to solve complex problems over longer periods of time
- Ownership and accountability for work in the long term
- Drive projects to completion incrementally by establishing clear milestones
Benefits For Software Engineer (Parachains Core)
- Competitive remuneration packages including tokens
- Remote-first environment with flexible hours
- Team and company-wide retreats
- Work laptop
- Health care (for Germany, Portugal, Switzerland and UK employees)
- Parental leave (for Germany, Portugal, Switzerland and UK employees)
- 28 days PTO per year (for Germany, Portugal, Switzerland and UK employees)
- Yearly L&D budget
- Language classes
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