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title: "Backend Software Engineer"
company: "Alchemy"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/alchemy"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/alchemy-backend-software-engineer-c7753e73-2837-4fe1-b005-62730a8e7c93"
apply_url: "https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/alchemy/e9114029-c645-44f8-8f7e-9b718c10ad94"
workplace: hybrid
location: "Bucharest"
employment_type: full-time
seniority: mid
role: software-engineering
region: europe
skills: ["aws", "java", "kubernetes", "rust"]
date_posted: 2026-07-01T08:38:49.264Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T15:12:03.443Z
---

# Backend Software Engineer

**Alchemy** · Bucharest

Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/alchemy/e9114029-c645-44f8-8f7e-9b718c10ad94

## About Alchemy

Alchemy is a nanotechnology company based in Kitchener, Ontario with core operations in the automotive and defense sectors. 

Automotive - With the widespread adoption of ADAS systems in new vehicles, the cost of replacing a windshield in new vehicles has tripled to $1500+. We have developed a windshield protection film product line called ExoShield to help vehicle owners protect their windshields. Our ExoShield GT3 film is sold through 400+ aftermarket installers and car dealerships in 56 countries that carry and install it for vehicle owners. For Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco owners (google: broken windshield club), our ExoShield ULTRA DIY kits are available via our website and dropshipping partners. 

Defense - Over the last 3 years, we have been working with the Canadian Armed Forces to develop an infrared camouflage technology. We have received two contracts from CAF to develop our technology. Our solution has the ability to be integrated into the uniform directly (adding just 5-10g of weight vs. 600-18,000 kg of weight for other alternatives), has outperformed all existing NATO alternatives in multiple CAF field trials, and is receiving support from major elements of CAF for our next contract. This technology can also be adapted for other individual camouflage integrations (face paint and individual nettings) and for mobile camouflage applications (vehicle nettings and vehicle paints).

## About the role

As an engineer focused on backend systems at Alchemy, you'll be working with one of the most sophisticated and high-throughput distributed systems in the blockchain world. You'll focus on architecting and building new systems as well as improving existing ones for a platform that supports millions of users globally. You'll have the autonomy to shape technical solutions, influence architectural decisions, and own services throughout their lifecycle.

#### What You'll Do

- Design, build, and maintain backend infrastructure, APIs, and services at scale.

- Own the architecture and implementation of distributed systems behind high-volume, low-latency APIs.

- Solve hard scalability, latency, and performance problems in live production systems.

- Lead system design discussions and shape the direction of our backend architecture.

- Set the best practices for backend development—throughput, reliability, and latency.

- Validate performance through automated testing, benchmarking, and production-driven improvements.

- Trace production issues across services and the full stack, and ship fixes that durably improve reliability.

#### What We're Looking For

- 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

- BS/BA degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

- Experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining core backend components

- Ability to solve complex design, scalability, latency, or performance problems in high-throughput, low-latency production systems.

- Production experience with Java, Rust

- Experience in cloud-native environments, particularly AWS.

- Experience with managed Kubernetes platforms such as Amazon EKS is a plus.

- Comfortable working across the stack, with a willingness to dive into infrastructure and platform challenges when the problem calls for it.

- Experience building highly available and scalable distributed systems.

- You're a self-starter who takes ownership, moves fast, and knows when to obsess over the details—and when it's time to ship.

- Curiosity about emerging technologies and a desire to continuously learn and explore new ideas.

- Web3 experience, a plus

- Founded a company or built side projects, a plus

- Experience in startups, a plus

#### Benefits & Perks

🏥 Private Health Insurance

💪 Gym Reimbursement

🚅 Commuter Benefits

🌴 Flexible Time Off

🥙 In-Office Group Meals

🧠 Learning & Development Stipend

🌎 Company Sponsored Conferences & Events

🎧 Books & Audiobook subscription with [Bookster](https://landing.bookster.ro/)

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