Software Engineer (Rust)

Job Description

Our goal is to make blockchain accessible to a wide audience. The Alchemy Platform is an exceptional developer platform that simplifies building on the blockchain. We have established leading infrastructure in this space, enabling billions of dollars in transactions for millions of users in nearly every country.

The Alchemy team comprises professionals with extensive experience in scalable infrastructure, AI, and blockchain. Our team members have held leadership positions at renowned companies and universities such as Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Stanford, and MIT.

We recently successfully secured funding through a Series C1 round, with a valuation of $10.2 billion. This round was led by Lightspeed and Silver Lake. Previously, we received investments from a16z, Coatue, Addition, Stanford University, Coinbase, Google, Charles Schwab, and other notable individuals in the industry.

Alchemy is trusted by leading blockchain companies worldwide and has garnered recognition in articles from TechCrunch, Forbes, Bloomberg, and other reputable sources.

The Role

As a Rustacean at Alchemy, you will play a crucial role in developing the technology that powers the decentralized web. Rust is an essential element within the blockchain ecosystem. As a Rust developer, your responsibilities will include designing and implementing key systems and services that ensure secure, fast, and scalable interactions with the blockchain. You will collaborate with a team of talented engineers to create efficient and reliable infrastructure that supports the next generation of decentralized applications. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the open-source Rust ecosystem, collaborating with fellow developers to enhance the language and tools used for blockchain applications. If you are passionate about developing robust, high-performance software that shapes the crypto world's future, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance and scalable services and open-source software using Rust.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to gather requirements, offer technical guidance, and ensure timely project delivery.
• Optimize and refactor existing codebase to enhance performance, stability, and maintainability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web3 and Rust trends, advocating for best practices and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools and libraries to streamline development processes and improve code quality.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and guide junior team members.
• Engage with the broader web3 community by contributing to open-source projects and attending industry events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience, with a specialization in Rust programming.
• In-depth understanding of systems programming, concurrency, and memory management in Rust.
• Demonstrated experience with web3 technologies, including blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.
• Thorough knowledge of networking protocols and experience with asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices, including version control (Git), continuous integration, and automated testing within Rust stacks.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and optimize high-performance, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude for effective collaboration with diverse teams.