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Senior Full Stack Engineer

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Updated on 9/6/2024

Alchemy

Alchemy

201-500 employees

Developer platform for web3 applications

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$135k - $350kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js
TypeScript
Blockchain
Web Development
React Native
Requirements
  • Experience owning, shipping, and iterating on user-facing products and web applications with large user bases
  • Pride in working on projects to successful completion involving a wide variety of technologies and systems
  • The ability to stitch together many different services and processes together even if they have not worked with them before
  • Self-starter attitude and the ability to execute new ideas with autonomy
  • Ability to find the right balance between perfection and shipping quickly
  • Proficiency with TypeScript, React (or equivalent), NodeJS and the tooling supporting a modern web development stack
  • Production Native Mobile and React Native Experience, a plus
  • Web3 experience, a plus
  • Founded a company or built side projects, a plus
  • Experience in startups, a plus
Responsibilities
  • Define and own the end-to-end development of user-facing features for blockchain developers
  • Build new tools for debugging blockchain apps on the web
  • Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack
  • Uphold best practices around code quality, strong typing and API design
  • Collaborate with teammates working on design, growth and blockchain infrastructure
  • Designing tools that blockchain developers will use to dive into their smart contracts, on-chain transactions and API calls
  • Building onboarding features that help developers new to the blockchain successfully build and launch their first application
  • Launching exciting new blockchains and bringing their unique features into the web platform

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 platform is built to ensure scalability, reliability, and data accuracy, allowing developers to manage large volumes of transactions effectively. A key feature is its multi-chain API, which supports the launch, verification, and trading of NFTs, along with real-time notifications for smart contract activities. Unlike many competitors, Alchemy focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cater specifically to the needs of blockchain developers. The goal of Alchemy is to empower developers by providing them with the resources they need to build efficient and effective web3 applications.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$369.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

46%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Alchemy's strategic partnerships with entities like Fantom, Sonic, and Worldcoin enhance its platform's capabilities and expand its user base.
  • The company's involvement in high-profile funding rounds and collaborations, such as with Aperture Finance and Dinari, underscores its influence and growth potential in the blockchain space.
  • The launch of innovative tools like Account Kit with aa-signers SDK demonstrates Alchemy's commitment to simplifying and advancing dApp development.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving blockchain market requires Alchemy to continuously innovate to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Dependence on subscription-based revenue could be risky if clients find more cost-effective alternatives.

What makes Alchemy unique

  • Alchemy's multi-chain API and comprehensive suite of developer tools set it apart by enabling seamless creation, monitoring, and trading of NFTs, unlike many competitors who offer more fragmented solutions.
  • Their blockchain engine guarantees infinite scalability and 100% data accuracy, providing a level of reliability and performance that is critical for high-volume applications.
  • Alchemy's focus on real-time notifications and smart contract tracking offers developers unparalleled insights and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health and dental insurance

Generous PTO

401k Contributions