Technical Lead Manager, Infrastructure at Alchemy

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Web3, Blockchain, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of experience in software development, with a preferred focus on distributed systems
2+ years in engineering management; proven success in building and leading backend teams for critical production infrastructure at a high-growth startup
Expertise in engineering and maintaining large scale distributed systems
Experience with Java, K8s, AWS, multi-region, multi-cloud is strongly preferred
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with the open-source community
Passion for and curiosity around creating innovative solutions that cater to the needs of the next billion users in the blockchain ecosystem
Self-starter attitude and the ability to execute new ideas with autonomy
Know how to find the right balance between perfection and shipping quickly
Curiosity on the leading edge - plays with crypto, the latest in AI, and pushes to unpack black boxes

Responsibilities

Oversee technical and product strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional products and services
Stay updated on the bleeding edge of technological and ecosystem advancements to drive technical strategies keeps Alchemy at edge of competition; effectively communicate concepts and progress
Enhance execution, mentor the team, and refine processes as the team scales. Provide technical mentorship to ensure high-quality standards
Foster team growth by actively recruiting and hiring top-tier engineers
Influence Alchemy's overall engineering culture through leadership, mentorship, and programs promoting continuous learning and development
Lead teams that architect, build, and optimize highly scalable, performant, and fault-tolerant systems that support millions of developers globally
Deliver industry-leading backend infrastructure that ensures low latency, high reliability, and cost efficiency
Collaborate with product managers and leadership to shape backend platform strategy to drive Alchemy’s mission of accelerating Web3 development

Skills

Scalable Infrastructure

Backend Systems

APIs

SDKs

Web3

Blockchain

High Availability

Low Latency

Fault-Tolerant Systems

Engineering Management

Product Strategy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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.

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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