Core Developer - Node
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No BS summary
Core infrastructure engineer for Polkadot node software. Needs strong system design, complex systems, open-source collaboration, and ability to write/present technical work in plain English.
Core skills
Required languages
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, the Polkadot SDK 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.
About the Team
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.
About the Role
As a Core Developer within the Node function, you'll build and maintain the software that powers network communication, block production, and syncing across the Polkadot network - collaborating with design and engineering teams on infrastructure that's foundational to truly decentralised and resilient applications.
What You’ll Do
We are looking for new engineers to join the team. In these positions, you will:
- Design and implement core node infrastructure that powers the Polkadot network and the teams building applications on it
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams and see direct impact of your work
- Work on networking, syncing, and tooling that keep the network fast, reliable, and resilient
Your Skills
- 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
- Have good communication skills and can present work in “plain English” in blog posts or conferences
About Working With Us
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.
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What you'll do
- Design and implement core node infrastructure that powers the Polkadot network and teams building applications on it
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams and see direct impact of your work
- Work on networking, syncing, and tooling that keep the network fast, reliable, and resilient
- Build and maintain software that powers network communication, block production, and syncing across the Polkadot network
What they require
- 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 work and be responsible for outcomes
- Have good communication skills
- Can present work in plain English in blog posts or conferences
- Undergo a background check through Zinc upon receiving an offer
- Be taken on as a contractor via Parity's UK entity
Benefits
- Work remotely and flexibly
- Meet team mates throughout the year at team and company-wide retreats
- Opportunity to grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the Web3 space
Parity builds core blockchain infrastructure, including open-source software such as Polkadot, the Polkadot SDK and Kusama, for Web3 and decentralized applications.