Job Description
Alchemy is seeking a Software Engineer to focus on building sophisticated, high-throughput distributed systems that power the global backbone for billions of Web3 users. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine challenging engineering problems with crypto exposure and direct customer impact. Alchemy's infrastructure powers a significant portion of the top web3 teams and major global brands.
Responsibilities:
- Define the vision for backend infrastructure.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services.
- Participate in system design discussions and code reviews.
- Develop best practices for backend infrastructure.
- Debug production issues across services.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business priorities.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining core backend software components.
- Ability to solve complex design, scaling, latency, or performance problems.
- Production experience with Java, Golang, C++ or similar.
- Experience in Cloud Native environments, particularly in AWS.
- Experience with managed Kubernetes layers like AWS EKS a plus.
- Self-starter attitude and the ability to execute new ideas with autonomy.
Alchemy offers:
- Competitive compensation (base salary and equity).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401k.
- Unlimited flexible time off.