Principal Software Engineer

Alchemy; San Francisco, California, New York (CA, MO, NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to bringing web3 to millions. As a Principal Engineer, you'll architect and enhance high-throughput backend systems that power a leading developer platform. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with top talent in a dynamic environment. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to innovation, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the blockchain space.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Unlimited flexible time off

Equity options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience required.
• Experience with high-throughput, low-latency systems.
• Production experience with Java, Golang, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Define vision for backend infrastructure and guide execution.
• Design and maintain scalable infrastructure and APIs.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers.

Skills

Java

Golang

C++

API Platforms

Cloud Native Environments

Kubernetes

High Throughput Systems

Low Latency Systems

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

AWS EKS

Job description

Our mission is to bring web3 to a billion people, by providing builders with the tools they need to build exceptional onchain products. Alchemy is the only complete developer platform that offers the powerful APIs, SDKs, and tools necessary to build and scale onchain apps and rollups.

Our infrastructure powers 70% of the top web3 teams, 90%+ of web2 companies building in web3 and 100+ million end users. Our customers include top web3 brands like Polymarket, OpenSea, Circle, WorldCoin, as well as major global brands like Shopify and Adobe.

The Alchemy team draws from decades of deep expertise in massively scalable infrastructure, AI, and blockchain from leadership roles at leading companies and universities like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Stanford, and MIT.

We're backed by the world's leading VCs and institutions, including: Lightspeed, Silver Lake, a16z, Coatue, Pantera, Addition, Stanford University, Coinbase, and Charles Schwab, among others.

The Role

Infrastructure is our bread and butter at Alchemy. As a Principal engineer focused on infrastructure and backend systems at Alchemy, you'll be working with one of the most sophisticated and high-throughput distributed systems in the blockchain world. You'll focus on architecting and building new systems as well as improving existing ones for a platform that supports millions of users globally.

What You'll Do:

• Define the vision for the backend infrastructure that supports our developer platform and APIs, and guide the team in executing against that vision
• Design, build and maintain highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services
• Contribute and lead system design discussions, stand-up meetings, and code reviews
• Develop and own best practices for backend infrastructure with a focus on high throughput, high reliability, and low latency
• Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack
• Collaborate with other engineers, technical leaders, product managers, and designer

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining core backend software components (experience with API platforms a plus)
• Ability to solve complex design, scaling, latency, or performance problems in high-throughput, low-latency systems in production
• Production experience with Java , Golang, or C++
• 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
• Know how to find the right balance between perfection and shipping quickly
• Founded a company or built side projects, a plus
• Experience in startups, a plus

More on The Role

Alchemy is committed to offering competitive compensation, including base salary as well as equity. Additionally, Alchemy offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as other benefits such as 401k and unlimited flexible time off.

The base salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000 - $350,000 annually. Please note this range reflects base salary only, and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Your salary will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business needs.

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