The Incubation team operates at the forefront of blockchain innovation, with a commitment to pioneering research and development. Under the direct leadership of our founder, Dr. Gavin Wood, the team is responsible for identifying and prototyping new ideas for Polkadot. Currently, the team's primary focus is on advancing PolkaJAM - the next-generation decentralised virtual machine - a protocol combining elements of Polkadot and Ethereum.

About the Position

• Design, develop, and maintain core components of the Polkadot ecosystem, with a focus on integrating JAM.
• Collaborate with the research and incubation teams to identify and prototype blockchain solutions, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Conduct rigorous testing and debugging of core blockchain components to ensure security, scalability, and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, providing insights and recommendations to drive the continuous improvement of our platform.

About You

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Rust, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining blockchain tech, decentralised systems, or distributed databases at scale.
• Understanding of blockchain technologies, with experience in protocol design and implementation.
• In depth knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Ability to work in a fully autonomous environment.

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
• Team mates 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)

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