Software Engineer

Summary

Join Parity's Polkadot Runtime team as a new engineer focusing on XCM and system test frameworks. You will design and implement cutting-edge protocols for the Polkadot protocol and applications built upon it, tackling complex, multi-chain problems. The role involves designing end-to-end test suites for multi-chain applications. Successful candidates will work autonomously, collaborate effectively in an open-source environment, possess strong system design understanding, and take ownership of their work. Parity offers a remote-first, flexible work environment with competitive remuneration, including tokens where legally possible, and opportunities for professional development within the Web3 ecosystem.

Requirements

• Work autonomously and solve problems independently
• 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 their work and be responsible for outcomes. They know that finishing a project doesn’t mean finishing the first version of the code. They evangelise their work and seek and incorporate feedback
• Have good communication skills, they can present their work in “plain English” in blog posts or conferences

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration packages based on iterative market research, including tokens (where legally possible)
• ���Future of work” environment that’s remote-first and self-initiating with flexible hours
• Teammates that are genuinely excited about their impact and projects
• Access to the brightest minds in this space to learn about Web3 and develop your skills and knowledge while on the job
• Becoming part of the wider ecosystem (career and networking opportunities)
• Team and company-wide retreats
• Work laptop
• Health care
• Parental leave
• PTO (28 days per year)
• Local team events
• Yearly L&D budget
• Language classes