Core Developer - Node

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Parity seeks an experienced engineer to design and implement core node infrastructure powering the Polkadot network and related applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure direct impact and contribute to networking, syncing, and tooling to maintain speed and reliability.

The role requires autonomous work, deep understanding of complex systems, and ownership of outcomes, with strong communication through technical blogs or talks to share progress.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously and solve problems independently.
• Experience collaborating in an open-source culture with peer review.
• Strong understanding of system design and complex systems.
• Ability to take ownership of work and be responsible for outcomes.
• Good communication skills for presenting work in plain English via blog posts or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core node infrastructure that powers the Polkadot network and the teams building applications on it.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure direct impact of work.
• Work on networking, syncing, and tooling to keep the network fast, reliable, and resilient.

Skills

Autonomous work

Open-source collaboration

System design

Ownership & accountability

Communication skills

Job description

About the Company

Parity is one of the world's most experienced companies building the core infrastructure behind blockchain. 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core node infrastructure that powers the Polkadot network and the teams building applications on it
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure direct impact of work
• Work on networking, syncing, and tooling to keep the network fast, reliable, and resilient

Requirements

• Ability to work autonomously and solve problems independently
• Experience collaborating in an open-source culture with peer review
• Strong understanding of system design and complex systems
• Ability to take ownership of work and be responsible for outcomes
• Good communication skills for presenting work in plain English via blog posts or conferences