Senior Software Engineer (API Infrastructure) Job at Alchemy, San Francisco, CA

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  • Alchemy
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer (API Infrastructure) 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. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer on the API Infra team at Alchemy, you’ll be focused on building an API layer that’s infinitely scalable, highly reliable, and highly performant. It’s a unique opportunity combining the most challenging engineering problems, crypto-forward exposure, and direct customer impact. What You'll Do: Design, build and maintain highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services Contribute 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 Write stable, high coverage test cases for features you ship Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack Collaborate with other engineers, technical leaders, product managers, and designers What We're Looking For: 5+ 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 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. The base salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000 - $275,000 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. Medical, Dental, & Vision HSA and FSA Plans Fertility Benefits Gym Reimbursement Home Office Build-out Budget In-Office Group Meals Wellbeing & Mental Health Perks Company Sponsored Conferences & Events #J-18808-Ljbffr Alchemy

Job Tags

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