About The Role
As a Software Engineer at Alchemy, you’ll be focused on building one of the most sophisticated and high-throughout distributed systems that power the global backbone powering billions of users in Web3. It’s a unique opportunity combining the most challenging engineering problems, crypto-forward exposure, and direct customer impact.
What You'll Do
To help define the vision for the backend infrastructure that supports our team’s product pillar and guide the team in executing against that vision
Design, build, and maintain highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services
Contribute to and participate in 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 technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify business priorities, define the team roadmap, and act on them
What We're Looking For
8+ 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, 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
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
Benefits and Perks
🩺 Medical, Dental, & Vision
💪 Gym Reimbursement
🖥️ Home Office Build-out Budget
🥙 In-Office Group Meals
🧘♂️ Wellbeing & Mental Health Perks
📚 Learning & Development Stipend
🎉 Company Sponsored Conferences & Events
💸 HSA and FSA Plans
🧬 Fertility Benefits
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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining core backend software components
- Production experience with Java, Golang, C++ or similar
- Experience in Cloud Native environments, particularly in AWS
What the Team is Saying
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Alchemy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an HSA option noted in company materials. Company materials explicitly list these coverages as part of the core package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies include flexible (unlimited) PTO and paid parental leave explicitly mentioned by the company. This provides latitude for both rest and family needs.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards include equity and performance bonuses in addition to salary. These components offer potential upside as part of compensation.
Alchemy Insights
What We Do
Alchemy powers the top blockchain companies globally and has been featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Bloomberg, and elsewhere. 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.
Why Work With Us
Alchemy is on the cutting edge of web3, working to bring the life-changing potential of this technology to everyone. By thinking big and moving fast, we’re tackling the challenges of innovation and creating a future with massive global impact. Working it Alchemy is a chance to learn and grow in ways you've never even imagined. It’s an opportunity
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Alchemy Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
At Alchemy, we thrive on the energy of being in-person, where stronger connections and more fun fuel our creativity and culture! Working together in the same space lets us move faster, achieve more, and make every day an exciting adventure.
