Our engineers work on distributed systems, cryptography, blockchain frameworks, and developer infrastructure that power the Polkadot ecosystem. If you want to build foundational technology used by developers and networks worldwide, Parity is the place to do it.
Parity engineers work on some of the most challenging problems in decentralized infrastructure. Areas of work include:
- Protocol engineering
- Developing and maintaining the technologies that power the Polkadot network.
- Blockchain frameworks
- Building and evolving the Polkadot SDK used to create custom blockchains.
- Smart contract infrastructure
- Advancing execution environments such as PolkaVM.
- Developer tooling
- Creating tools that make it easier for developers to build, test, and operate decentralized systems.
If you apply for an advertised role at Parity, we commit to providing a smooth, respectful, and transparent hiring experience where you feel valued, no matter the outcome.
We're committed to making your hiring journey as straightforward and efficient as possible. The role's Talent Partner reviews all candidates, and you'll always hear from us whether we'd like to learn more about you or part ways at any stage. If your profile stands out, you'll start with a call with our Talent Partner, who will tell you more about the stages involved in the role you've applied to.
Our process includes structured interviews, skills assessments, and a hiring committee review to ensure fairness and inclusivity at every step. You'll receive clear communication throughout and be invited to share feedback at the end to help us continually improve.
Upon receiving an offer, candidates are asked to complete a background check through Zinc, our trusted third-party provider. This helps us verify key professional details such as employment history, education, and identity in a secure and privacy-conscious way. We do this not out of doubt, but to uphold the trust, accountability, and integrity that underpin how we work and what we build.