Software Engineer (Polkadot Runtime) - Full-time

Parity Technologies; City Of London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking engineers to work on advanced multi-chain protocols like Polkadot. You will be responsible for designing critical test frameworks and solving complex problems independently. The ideal candidates will have strong system design skills, great communication abilities, and a passion for collaboration in an open-source culture. This remote-first role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Remote-first work environment

Access to a network of experts

Relocation opportunities

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of multi-chain systems and protocols.
• Ability to design and implement test frameworks.
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement protocols for Polkadot applications.
• Work on multi-chain problem-solving.
• Create test suites to verify multi-chain applications.

Skills

Problem solving

System design

Good communication skills

Job description

People in our collective are :

• Highly motivated to contribute to Parity’s mission and be part of something bigger
• Excited to work on projects that are groundbreaking and complex
• Autonomous workers that self-initiate, but also collaborate well with others
• Taking maximum accountability and having minimum ego at work
• Comfortable with chaos and adapting to the ever‑changing Web3 space
• Continuously educating themselves about Parity and the wider ecosystem

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.

People who join the team should :

• 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.

About working for us :

• 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
• Opportunity to relocate to Germany or Portugal (with visa sponsorship)