Software Engineer (Polkadot Runtime)

About Us

Parity is one of the world’s most experienced companies building the core infrastructure behind blockchain — the system that allows information and value to be shared securely without needing an intermediary. We’re laying the foundation for a better web which respects the freedom and data of individuals, and empowers developers to build better, more trustworthy online services.

Our remote-first, global team develop open-source software that anyone can use or improve. This includes Polkadot, Substrate, and Kusama — key parts of the Web3 tech stack, the next generation of the internet. Our mission is to make Polkadot the most active and innovative community in blockchain, powering a new era of connected and decentralised applications.

This role sits in our Acceleration department, home to the people who drive ecosystem growth by building tools, integrations, and partnerships across the Polkadot network.

We are looking for new engineers to join the team, specifically for work on XCM and system test frameworks. In these positions, you will:

• Design and implement cutting edge protocols that will be used for the Polkadot protocol and teams building applications on it;

• Work on complex, multi-chain problems;

• Design end-to-end test suites to test multi-chain applications.

• Collaborate with others in an open-source culture, work well with peer review as a reviewer and reviewee

• Possess a good understanding of system design and an ability to work with complex systems

• Take ownership of your work and be responsible for outcomes. Know that finishing a project doesn’t mean finishing the first version of the code. Evangelise your work and seek and incorporate feedback

• Be able to present your technical work in “plain English” in blog posts or conferences, including to non-technical audiences

Joining Parity means joining team mates who are genuinely excited about the impact their projects are having, and the opportunity to grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the Web3 space! You’ll work remotely and flexibly, while still getting to meet your team mates throughout the year at team and company-wide retreats.

Upon receiving an offer, all candidates undergo a background check through Zinc, our trusted third-party provider. Team members will be taken on as a contractor via our UK entity. View our Applicant Notice to see how we use your data.

Parity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity in our global team and care about everyone in our collective feeling included and welcome

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