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Blockchain Engineer (Rust & Polkadot-SDK / Substrate)

IPTS

IPTS

Software Engineering · Full-time
Remote
Posted on Dec 10, 2024

Specialism: Infrastructure

Project: A company on a mission to empower decentralized innovation across the industry. Focused on quality, humility, and fostering a collaborative startup environment, it provides a space for exceptional engineering talent to thrive. As a key contributor to the Polkadot ecosystem, the company is preparing to launch its flagship project, Pop Network, in Q1 2025, supported by a Web3 Foundation grant to develop Pop CLI—a versatile toolkit for parachains, rollups, and ink! smart contracts. In addition to maintaining Paseo and contributing to the ink! Alliance, the company collaborates with high-profile ecosystem projects and offers consultancy services to help clients bring their blockchain product visions to life with the Polkadot-SDK.

Key Skills: Rust, Polkadot-SDK, Substrate Development, Consensus Algorithms, Cryptographic Principles, Smart Contracts

Location: Remote

Role Detail: We are searching for a talented Software Engineer with expertise in Rust and Polkadot-SDK/Substrate who is eager to excel as a Web3 developer. In this role, you will design and implement blockchain solutions for diverse client projects, contribute to the development of Pop Network and Pop CLI, and create robust smart contracts using ink! and Rust. Ideal candidates are passionate about Web3 technologies, value high-quality work and teamwork, and thrive in a dynamic, remote startup environment. Responsibilities include solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with the team, maintaining code quality, and staying current with blockchain development trends and best practices.

Requirements:

  • Expertise in Rust with hands-on experience in Polkadot-SDK/Substrate development.
  • Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals, including consensus algorithms, cryptographic principles, and decentralized systems.
  • Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with a focus on quality over speed.
  • Experience or keen interest in developing smart contracts using ink!.
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on time, adapting quickly in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous learning.
  • Effective communication skills and a collaborative, humble team-oriented mindset.
  • Comfortable working in a remote, distributed team setting.

Nice to Haves:

  • Completion of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy certification.
  • Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.
  • Familiarity with other blockchain platforms or smart contract languages like Solidity.
  • Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
IPTS is an equal opportunity employer.