Parity is hiring a Security Engineer - Remote

About Us Web Infrastructure Solutions is a pioneering organization specializing in creating groundbreaking blockchain technologies that enable secure, intermediary-free information and value exchange. We're establishing the groundwork for an enhanced digital ecosystem that prioritizes individual privacy, data sovereignty, and developer empowerment. Our globally distributed, remote-first team develops open-source software accessible to everyone. This includes revolutionary platforms like Polkadot, Polkadot SDK, and Kusama — critical components of the Web3 technological framework. Our ultimate goal is cultivating Polkadot as the most dynamic and innovative blockchain community, driving a new era of interconnected decentralized applications. About the Team Our Security Engineering division leads ecosystem protection by designing resilient software, conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments, and constructing advanced machine learning tools for automated security analysis. We collaborate closely with development teams to embed rigorous security protocols across our open-source infrastructure, ensuring robust and intrinsically secure blockchain systems. About the Role As a security-oriented software engineer, you'll transcend conventional application security paradigms. You'll audit and develop secure Rust code, perform comprehensive manual and automated code reviews, and leverage machine learning to elevate ecosystem security. This role presents an extraordinary opportunity to shape the security landscape of emerging decentralized protocols and applications. Key Responsibilities: - Develop Secure Software – Craft and optimize Rust code for security-critical components - Conduct Comprehensive Code Auditing and Vulnerability Analysis - Design ML-Powered Security Models - Manage Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Reporting - Integrate Security Best Practices into Development Lifecycle - Perform Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment - Research Cutting-Edge Security Innovations Candidate Requirements: - Expertise in secure coding practices and memory safety concepts - Proven background in vulnerability analysis and exploit development - Experience managing bug bounty submissions - Advanced knowledge of machine learning security techniques - Understanding of cryptographic principles and decentralized systems - Strong analytical problem-solving skills If you're passionate about developing secure software, conducting rigorous code audits, and pioneering machine learning-driven security solutions for Web3, we want to connect with you! About Working With Us Joining our team means collaborating with passionate professionals dedicated to transformative technological impact. You'll enjoy remote work flexibility while connecting with brilliant minds in the Web3 ecosystem, participating in periodic team and company-wide retreats. All candidates undergo background verification through our trusted third-party provider. Team members will be engaged as contractors via our UK entity. We are a committed Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and ensuring an inclusive environment for our global team. Not the perfect fit? Explore our additional open positions.