Chief of Staff for Engineering
Parity Technologies is a remote-first software engineering company building blockchain infrastructure, frameworks, protocol technology, and developer tooling for the Polkadot ecosystem. It serves developers, Web3 startups, and enterprises adopting decentralized technology.
Maintainer signals as of 8/10/2026
Funding history
About Parity Technologies
Parity Technologies is a global collective of software engineers and the technical force behind Polkadot’s ongoing development. The company builds distributed-systems and blockchain infrastructure, including the Polkadot SDK, protocol and smart-contract infrastructure, developer tools, libraries, testing frameworks, node telemetry, and related open-source projects. Parity focuses on making it easier for developers to build, test, deploy, and operate decentralized applications and networks, while supporting Web3 startups and enterprise adoption of resilient, scalable infrastructure.
Skills
Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will work directly with the Founder to translate vision, goals, and ideas into clear decisions and aligned execution. You will anticipate priorities, structure ambiguous work, assess long-term consequences, lead cross-functional problem solving, and run leadership operating rhythms such as OKRs, technical reviews, and decision-making cadences.
Requirements
- Background in engineering or engineering management
- Ability to engage credibly with engineering leadership, challenge timelines, and evaluate technical initiatives
- Senior-level experience running complex cross-functional programmes
- Experience leading a team or founding a company is preferred
- Experience managing leaders, including junior managers, is a strong signal
- Understanding of the blockchain ecosystem and genuine interest in Web3
- High-calibre degree, or an exceptional track record
Responsibilities
- Manage the Founder’s context, priorities, and follow-through
- Translate ambiguous priorities into clear decisions and aligned execution
- Assess the second- and third-order consequences of decisions
- Lead cross-functional problem solving across departments
- Design and run OKRs, technical reviews, and decision-making cadences
- Adapt communication for C-level leaders, directors, and other stakeholders
Benefits
- Remote and flexible work
- Team and company-wide retreats throughout the year