Alchemy

Principal Software Engineer

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Web3, Developer Platform, BlockchainIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 10+ years of relevant industry experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field. They should have experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining core backend software components, with experience in API platforms being a plus, and familiarity with Java, Golang, or C++. Production experience in Cloud Native environments, particularly in AWS, and experience with managed Kubernetes layers like AWS EKS is preferred.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Software Engineer, the individual will define the vision for the backend infrastructure, design, build, and maintain highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services, contribute to system design discussions, lead code reviews, debug production issues, and collaborate with various teams to support the developer platform and APIs.

Skills

Backend Design
API Development
Scalability
Reliability
Low Latency
Java
Golang
C++
AWS
Kubernetes
API Platforms
System Design
Debugging
High-Throughput Systems

Alchemy

Developer platform for web3 applications

About Alchemy

Alchemy provides a platform for developers to create and scale web3 applications in the blockchain market. It offers a variety of APIs, SDKs, and tools that simplify the development process for applications such as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and smart contract monitoring. Alchemy's blockchain engine ensures high scalability, reliability, and data accuracy, allowing applications to manage large amounts of data and transactions effectively. A key feature is its multi-chain API, which supports launching, verifying, and trading NFTs, along with real-time notifications for smart contract activities. Unlike many competitors, Alchemy focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of tools tailored for blockchain developers, operating on a subscription-based model for revenue. The company's goal is to empower developers by providing the necessary resources to build efficient and effective web3 applications.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$530.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Health and dental insurance
Generous PTO
401k Contributions

Risks

Increased competition from Avara's Lens blockchain could attract developers away from Alchemy.
Emergence of modular smart accounts may shift developer preferences to more flexible solutions.
0G Labs' substantial funding could divert attention from traditional platforms like Alchemy.

Differentiation

Alchemy offers a revolutionary blockchain engine ensuring infinite scalability and 100% data accuracy.
The multi-chain API allows developers to manage NFTs, a growing digital asset trend.
Alchemy provides real-time notifications and smart contract tracking for enhanced user insights.

Upsides

Alchemy's acquisition of Bware Labs expands its European market presence and workforce by 25%.
Partnership with HackIndia positions Alchemy as a key player in India's tech ecosystem.
Alchemy Ventures' investment in modular smart accounts enhances its innovative blockchain solutions.

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