Job Description

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 Rustacean at Alchemy, you'll be on the forefront of building the technology that powers the decentralized web. Rust is a critical component of the blockchain ecosystem, and as a Rust developer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing key systems and services that enable secure, fast, and scalable interactions with the blockchain. You'll work with a team of talented engineers to build performant and reliable infrastructure that enables the next generation of decentralized applications. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the open source Rust ecosystem, collaborating with other developers to improve the language and tooling for blockchain applications. If you're passionate about building robust, high-performance software that helps shape the future of the crypto ecosystem, we'd love to hear from you.

A few of the recent blog posts, open source releases, and launches from the team:

• You Could Have Invented Account Abstraction - now required reading at Stanford CS .


• Open sourcing Rundler [ github ]


• Hello, Modular Account [ github ]

A lot of the work done by this team is OSS and you can learn a bit of what we've been up to in the public domain here .

If you possess strong technical acumen, harbor a profound enthusiasm for blockchain technology, and desire to make a meaningful impact on the decentralized web, we eagerly await your application.

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement high-performance, scalable, and maintainable services and open source software in Rust.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure timely delivery of projects.


• Optimize and refactor existing code for improved performance, stability, and maintainability.


• Stay current with the latest web3 and Rust developments, and drive the adoption of best practices and emerging technologies.


• Contribute to the development of internal tools and libraries to streamline development processes and improve code quality.


• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior team members.


• Collaborate with the wider web3 ecosystem, including contributing to open-source projects and participating in industry events.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on Rust programming.


• Strong understanding of systems programming, concurrency, and memory management in Rust.


• Demonstrated experience with web3 technologies, including blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.


• Solid understanding of networking protocols and experience with asynchronous programming.


• Familiarity with modern software development practices, including version control (Git), continuous integration, and automated testing as applied to Rust stacks.


• Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize high-performance, scalable, and maintainable code.


• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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 - $350,000 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.

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