Core Developer - Platform

Coinscapture; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parity is seeking engineers to join the Platform function, helping design and implement the shared infrastructure and services that the Polkadot platform is built on. You will build the SDKs and APIs developers use to create and deploy applications, and work on user agents across web, desktop, and mobile.

You will contribute to a secure, reliable, and scalable platform while collaborating in an open-source culture and taking ownership of outcomes, with strong communication in plain English

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously and solve problems independently.
• Care about developers who use your work and build stable, user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate in an open-source culture with transparent communication.
• Take ownership of your work and be responsible for outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and present work in plain English in blogs or talks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement shared infrastructure and services the Polkadot platform is built on.
• Build SDKs and APIs that developers use to create and deploy applications on the platform.
• Work on user agents that run these applications on web, desktop and mobile.
• Help keep the platform secure, reliable, and scalable to many users.

Skills

Autonomous working

Developer empathy

Open-source collaboration

Ownership mindset

Strong communication

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

We are looking for new engineers to join the Platform function. In these positions, you will:

• Design and implement the shared infrastructure and services that the Polkadot platform is built on
• Build the SDKs and APIs that developers use to create and deploy applications on the platform
• Work on the user agents that run these applications on web, desktop and mobile
• Help keep the platform secure, reliable, and able to scale to a large number of users

Key Skills

• Work autonomously and solve problems independently
• Care about the developers who use your work, and build interfaces that are stable and easy to use
• Collaborate with others in an open-source culture
• Take ownership of your work and be responsible for outcomes
• Have good communication skills and can present work in "plain English" in blog posts or conferences