Principal Software Engineer

Our goal is to make blockchain accessible to a wide audience by providing a developer platform that simplifies blockchain integration. Alchemy is a prominent infrastructure provider in the blockchain space, facilitating over $105 billion in transactions for millions of users across nearly all countries worldwide.

Our team comprises experts with extensive backgrounds in scalable infrastructure, AI, and blockchain technology from reputable organizations such as Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Stanford, and MIT.

Recently securing a substantial Series C1 funding round, we are now valued at $10.2 billion, supported by prominent investors like Lightspeed, Silver Lake, a16z, Coatue, Addition, Stanford University, Coinbase, and top industry figures.

Notably, Alchemy services leading blockchain companies globally and has garnered attention from respected publications like TechCrunch, Forbes, and Bloomberg.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of backend infrastructure for our developer platform and APIs, shaping the team's execution against this vision.
• Architect, construct, and manage highly scalable and dependable infrastructure, APIs, and services.
• Participate in system design discussions, stand-ups, and code reviews to drive best practices for backend infrastructure, emphasizing throughput, reliability, and latency.
• Troubleshoot production issues across services and various stack levels.
• Engage with engineers, product managers, and designers to promote a collaborative work environment.

Requirements:

• Over 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Holds a degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• Proficient in designing, building, and scaling core backend components, with experience in API platforms being a plus.
• Skilled in resolving intricate design, performance, and scalability issues in high-throughput, low-latency systems.
• Hands-on experience in Java, Golang, or C++ in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Cloud Native ecosystems, particularly AWS.
• Experience with managed Kubernetes layers like AWS EKS is beneficial.
• Demonstrates a proactive and independent approach to task execution.
• Capable of balancing quality with timely delivery.

Additional Details:

Alchemy offers competitive compensation including base salary and equity, along with comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401k, and unlimited flexible time off. The salary range for this role is estimated between $135,000 to $350,000 annually based on relevant factors like experience, skill set, and qualifications.