Senior Backend Engineer

2 months ago


New York, New York, United States Alchemy Full time

About the Role

At Alchemy, we're revolutionizing the way developers interact with blockchain technology. As a Principal Software Engineer focused on infrastructure and backend systems, you'll be part of a high-performing team that's shaping the future of blockchain development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define the technical vision for our backend infrastructure and guide the team in executing against that vision
  • Design, build, and maintain highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services
  • Contribute to 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 designers

Requirements

  • 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

What We Offer

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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