Software Engineer (Compilers/VM) - Full-time

As a Software Engineer (Compilers/VM) at Parity, you'll focus on building and optimizing our PolkaVM and revive recompiler. This involves working on a sophisticated RISC-V based virtual machine and LLVM-based technologies to enhance smart contract execution on the Polkadot network.

We are looking for candidates with a passion for virtual machines and compilers. Familiarity with RISC-V, dynamic recompilation, and bytecode interpreters is vital. Good communication skills and the ability to operate autonomously in a collaborative environment are also essential for success in the role at Parity.

In this role, you'll engage in projects such as developing comprehensive benchmark suites and integrating cutting-edge virtual machine technologies into our smart contract execution environment. These projects will allow you to innovate within the realm of blockchain infrastructure.

Absolutely! At Parity, we embrace a remote-first work environment. This allows you to work flexibly and autonomously while being part of a globally diverse team that shares a passion for open-source technologies.

Parity offers a competitive remuneration package, access to healthcare and parental leave for employees in Germany, Portugal, and the UK, plus generous PTO. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in team retreats and engage with a network of talented professionals in the Web3 community.

Highlight any specific projects or coursework involving RISC-V you have participated in. Emphasize your understanding of the RISC-V architecture and how you've implemented compiler optimizations to improve performance.

Discuss techniques such as benchmarking, profiling code to identify bottlenecks, and using techniques like just-in-time compilation to enhance performance in virtual machines.

Explain your methodology for assessing existing systems, testing compatibility, and the incremental process of integrating new technologies. Highlight your experience with version control and collaboration in open-source projects.

Discuss how dynamic recompilation allows for on-the-fly code translation and optimizations that can improve execution speeds for applications running on virtual machines.

Share a specific example that showcases your ability to think critically and employ technical skills to resolve challenges, particularly in areas related to compilers or virtual machines.

Talk about tools and practices you use to stay organized and maintain transparency. Emphasize regular updates and collaboration tools that facilitate communication within the team.

Explain the process you would follow in establishing clear benchmarks, designing tests to measure different aspects of performance, and methodologies for analyzing the results.

Share your enthusiasm for blockchain technology and how you believe Parity’s mission aligns with your professional goals. Mention specific projects or technologies you're excited to work on at Parity.

Discuss practices such as code reviews, automated testing, and security audits you employ to maintain high standards of security and efficiency in your coding processes.

Offer insights into how compiler development is critical in optimizing performance for blockchain and Web3 technologies. Mention trends like increased use of hardware accelerators or advancements in languages optimized for decentralized applications.