--- title: "Principal Backend Software Engineer" company: "Alchemy" company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/alchemy" url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/alchemy-principal-backend-software-engineer-7d5a5276-b871-424e-8715-45280a7e03ca" apply_url: "https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/alchemy/a0fff2e5-6470-4755-b1a5-a80202ac7489" workplace: hybrid location: "Bucharest" employment_type: full-time seniority: principal role: software-engineering region: europe skills: ["aws", "cpp", "go", "java", "kubernetes"] date_posted: 2025-09-25T12:26:36.834Z first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T15:12:03.443Z --- # Principal Backend Software Engineer **Alchemy** ยท Bucharest Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/alchemy/a0fff2e5-6470-4755-b1a5-a80202ac7489 ## 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 The Role Infrastructure is our bread and butter at Alchemy. As an engineer focused on infrastructure and 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. What You'll Do: - Define the vision for the backend infrastructure that supports our developer platform and APIs, and guide the team in executing against that vision - Design, build and maintain highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, APIs, and services - Contribute and lead system design discussions, stand-up meetings, and code reviews - Develop and own best practices for backend infrastructure with a focus on high throughput, high reliability, and low latency - Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack - Collaborate with other engineers, technical leaders, product managers, and designersWhat We're Looking For: - 10 + years of relevant industry experience - BS/BA degree in Computer Science or equivalent - Experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining core backend software components (experience with API platforms a plus) - Ability to solve complex design, scaling, latency, or performance problems in high-throughput, low-latency systems in production - Production experience with Java, Golang, or C++ - Experience in Cloud Native environments, particularly in AWS - Experience with managed Kubernetes layers like AWS EKS a plus - Self-starter attitude and the ability to execute new ideas with autonomy - Know how to find the right balance between perfection and shipping quickly - Curiosity on the leading edge - plays with crypto, the latest in AI, and pushes to unpack black boxes #### Benefits & Perks ๐Ÿฅ Private Health Insurance ๐Ÿ’ช Gym Reimbursement ๐Ÿš… Commuter Benefits ๐ŸŒด Flexible Time Off ๐Ÿฅ™ In-Office Group Meals ๐Ÿง  Learning & Development Stipend ๐ŸŒŽ Company Sponsored Conferences & Events ๐ŸŽง Books & Audiobook subscription with [Bookster](https://landing.bookster.ro/) --- Source: Alchemy's own career page, read by RemJobs. Canonical HTML version: https://www.remjobs.works/job/alchemy-principal-backend-software-engineer-7d5a5276-b871-424e-8715-45280a7e03ca