Core Developer

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

• 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