Core Developer - Node

Parity; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Team retreats

Job summary

Parity is seeking a Core Developer for the Node function to design and maintain the core infrastructure powering the Polkadot network. You’ll work with open-source peers across design and engineering, delivering robust networking, syncing, and tooling for fast and resilient operation.

You’ll join a remote-first, global Acceleration team, undergoing a background check via Zinc, and operating as a contractor through our UK entity.

Qualifications

• Design and implement core node infrastructure powering the Polkadot network.
• Collaborate with design and engineering with open source ethos.

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 and see direct impact of your work
• Work on networking, syncing, and tooling that keep the network fast, reliable, and resilient

Skills

Node infra

Networking

Distributed systems

Open source

Technical comms

Job description

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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Parity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity in our global team and care about everyone in our collective feeling included and welcome.