Software Engineer – Compilers, Virtual Machines

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Software Engineer focusing on compilers and virtual machines at Parity, leading projects in Web3 technologies. Join a cutting-edge team dedicated to decentralized web solutions.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Part of the Smart Contracts team which is responsible for supporting the execution of smart contracts on Polkadot
Work on low level software like PolkaVM and revive
Smart contract execution environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience or are excited to learn about Virtual machines, RISC-V, AMD64 assembly, dynamic recompilation, bytecode interpreters, compilers (in particular code optimization and machine code generation), low level memory management, low level operating system interfaces (Linux in particular), security sandboxing, performance engineering, zero knowledge proof systems in general and zero knowledge virtual machines in particular
Work autonomously and solve problems independently
Work well in a collaborative, open-source culture and environment
Take ownership of your work and actively see it through to the end, gathering and incorporating feedback as you progress
Good communication skills and able to present your work in “plain English”, not only to your colleagues, but also in blog posts or at conferences

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

Virtual machinesRISC-VAMD64 assemblydynamic recompilationbytecode interpreterscompilerscode optimizationmachine code generationlow level memory managementlow level operating system interfaces

Soft Skills

autonomous workproblem solvingcollaborationownershipfeedback incorporationcommunicationpresentation skills