Principal Backend Software Engineer
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Job overview
Alchemy is hiring a Principal Backend Software Engineer. Alchemy is seeking a Principal Backend Software Engineer to work on sophisticated, high-throughput distributed systems in the blockchain world. This role involves architecting and building new systems, as well as improving existing ones for a platform supporting millions of global users. The engineer will focus on backend infrastructure and APIs, ensuring high throughput, reliability, and low latency.
Key focus areas include Define the vision for backend infrastructure that supports the developer platform and APIs, Guide the team in executing against that vision, and Design, build and maintain highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services.
Successful candidates bring Bs/Ba Degree In Computer Science Or Equivalent. Important skills include Architecting Systems, Building Systems, Improving Existing Systems, System Design, Code Reviews, and Highly Scalable Infrastructure. Preferred (not required): Playing With Crypto, Latest In AI, Unpack Black Boxes, and API Platforms.
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The Role
Infrastructure is our bread and butter at Alchemy. As an 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:
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Define the vision for the backend infrastructure that supports our developer platform and APIs, and guide the team in executing against that vision
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Design, build and maintain highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services
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Contribute and lead system design discussions, stand-up meetings, and code reviews
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Develop and own best practices for backend infrastructure with a focus on high throughput, high reliability, and low latency
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Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack
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Collaborate with other engineers, technical leaders, product managers, and designers
What We're Looking For:
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10 + years of relevant industry experience
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BS/BA degree in Computer Science or equivalent
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Experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining core backend software components (experience with API platforms a plus)
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Ability to solve complex design, scaling, latency, or performance problems in high-throughput, low-latency systems in production
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Production experience with Java, Golang, or C++
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Experience in Cloud Native environments, particularly in AWS
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Experience with managed Kubernetes layers like AWS EKS a plus
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Self-starter attitude and the ability to execute new ideas with autonomy
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Know how to find the right balance between perfection and shipping quickly
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Curiosity on the leading edge - plays with crypto, the latest in AI, and pushes to unpack black boxes
Benefits & Perks 🏥 Private Health Insurance
💪 Gym Reimbursement
🚅 Commuter Benefits
🌴 Flexible Time Off
🥙 In-Office Group Meals
🧠 Learning & Development Stipend
🌎 Company Sponsored Conferences & Events
🎧 Books & Audiobook subscription with Bookster
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