Blockchain Platform Engineer at Parity

About Us

Parity is a leading company focused on building the core infrastructure for blockchain technology, enabling secure information and value exchange without intermediaries. We are dedicated to creating a better web that prioritizes individual freedom and data privacy, empowering developers to build more reliable online services. Our team operates remotely and globally, developing open-source software like Polkadot, the Polkadot SDK, and Kusama, which are essential components of the next generation of the internet, Web3. Our goal is to establish Polkadot as the most active and innovative community in blockchain, driving a new era of connected and decentralized applications.

About the Team

This position is within our Acceleration department, which is responsible for driving ecosystem growth through the development of tools, integrations, and strategic partnerships across the Polkadot network.

About the Role

We are seeking talented engineers to join our Platform function. In this role, you will:

• Design and implement the shared infrastructure and services that form the foundation of the Polkadot platform.
• Build the SDKs and APIs that developers utilize to create and deploy applications on the platform.
• Work on user agents that facilitate the execution of these applications across web, desktop, and mobile environments.
• Contribute to maintaining the platform's security, reliability, and scalability to support a large user base.

Key Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Ability to work autonomously and resolve problems independently.
• A strong focus on user experience, building stable and intuitive interfaces for developers.
• A collaborative spirit within an open-source development culture.
• A sense of ownership over your work and accountability for project outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical work clearly in blog posts or conferences.