Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure
@ Alchemy

New York, New York, United States
$200,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 12 hours ago

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Our Mission

Alchemy aims to bring web3 to a billion people by providing builders with robust tools to build exceptional onchain products. As the only complete developer platform, Alchemy offers powerful APIs, SDKs, and tools that support both web3 and web2 companies transitioning into web3, powering major brands like Polymarket, OpenSea, Circle, WorldCoin, Shopify, and Adobe.

About The Role

As a Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure at Alchemy, you will work with sophisticated, high-throughput distributed systems in the blockchain space. This role involves architecting, building, and improving backend systems that support millions of global users.

What You'll Do

  • Maintain Alchemy’s batch pipelines powering production serving systems.
  • Set up frameworks and debugging tools for team members.
  • Monitor data quality, latency, and set up alerts.
  • Build production DAG workflows for batch data processing and storage.
  • Aggregate logs from multiple regions and clouds.
  • Design and implement a next-generation data warehouse for diverse data sources.

What We're Looking For

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field and have at least 4 years of industry experience in data engineering or data infrastructure. Knowledge of orchestration frameworks such as Airflow, Jenkins, and Pachyderm is required.

Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Home Office Build-out Budget
  • In-Office Group Meals
  • Wellbeing & Mental Health Perks
  • Learning & Development Stipend
  • Company Sponsored Conferences & Events
  • HSA and FSA Plans
  • Fertility Benefits

Compensation

Base salary is estimated at $200,000 annually, plus equity and additional benefits such as 401k and unlimited flexible time off. Salary is determined by experience, skills, and business needs.

Key skills/competency

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure, distributed systems, web3, backend, batch pipelines, Airflow, Jenkins, Pachyderm, data warehouse

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How to Get Hired at Alchemy

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor your experience to data infrastructure roles.
  • Highlight relevant skills: Emphasize backend systems and orchestration tools.
  • Network online: Engage on LinkedIn and GitHub communities.
  • Prepare your portfolio: Showcase projects involving distributed systems.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Airflow and orchestration framework documentation.
Practice building batch pipeline workflows.
Study distributed systems architecture and design.
Familiarize with Jenkins and Pachyderm configurations.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenge faced in backend projects.
Explain teamwork during critical system outages.
Discuss handling deadlines in high-pressure scenarios.
Share experience with remote collaboration effectively.

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