Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join Alchemy, a leading web3 developer platform, as a Principal Engineer specializing in infrastructure and backend systems. You will define the vision for our backend infrastructure, design and build highly scalable and reliable systems, and collaborate with a talented team. This role requires 10+ years of experience in designing, building, and scaling backend software components, proficiency in Java, Golang, or C++, and experience in cloud-native environments (AWS). You will be responsible for debugging production issues, developing best practices, and leading system design discussions. Alchemy offers competitive compensation, including a base salary between $135,000 and $350,000, equity, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, and unlimited flexible time off.

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
• Self-starter attitude and the ability to execute new ideas with autonomy
• Know how to find the right balance between perfection and shipping quickly

Responsibilities

• Define the vision for the backend infrastructure that supports our developer platform and APIs, and guide the team in executing against that vision
• 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
• Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack
• Collaborate with other engineers, technical leaders, product managers, and designer

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with managed Kubernetes layers like AWS EKS a plus
• Founded a company or built side projects, a plus
• Experience in startups, a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base salary as well as equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k
• Unlimited flexible time off