About the company
Our mission is to bring blockchain to a billion people. The Alchemy Platform is a world class developer platform designed to make building on the blockchain easy. We've built leading infrastructure in the space, powering over $105 billion in transactions for tens of millions of users in 99% of countries worldwide. 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. Alchemy recently raised a Series C1 at a $10.2B valuation led by Lightspeed and Silver Lake. Previously, Alchemy raised from a16z, Coatue, Addition, Stanford University, Coinbase, the Chairman of Google, Charles Schwab, and the founders and executives of leading organizations. Alchemy powers the top blockchain companies globally and has been featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Bloomberg, and elsewhere.
Job Summary
What You'll Do:
šDrive execution of the broader team strategies, including core backend services for Alchemyās SuperNode product. šOversee technical and product strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional products and services. šStay 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. šEnhance execution, mentor the team, and refine processes as the team scales. Provide technical mentorship to ensure high-quality standards. šFoster team growth by actively recruiting and hiring top-tier engineers. šInfluence Alchemy's overall engineering culture through leadership, mentorship, and programs promoting continuous learning and development.
What We're Looking For:
šBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. š7+ years of experience in software development, with a preferred focus on distributed systems. š2+ years in engineering management; proven success in building and leading backend teams for critical production infrastructure at a high-growth startup. šExpertise in engineering and maintaining large scale distributed systems. šExperience developing on and/or leading teams on or in the EVM. šExperience with Java, K8s, AWS, multi-region, multi-cloud is strongly preferred. šExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. šStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with the open-source community. šPassion for and curiosity around creating innovative solutions that cater to the needs of the next billion users in the blockchain ecosystem. šFounding team experience is a plus.
