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Software Engineer Location: NYC (onsite only - not remote) We are the leading accelerator for ... Clear signals of exceptional ability: competitive gaming/esports (chess, MtG, StarCraft), Math ...
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Software Engineer Location: NYC (onsite only - not remote) We are the leading accelerator for ... Clear signals of exceptional ability: competitive gaming/esports (chess, MtG, StarCraft), Math ...
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... technology, programing languages & web technologies, business analysis, project management etc ... backend web development solutions. Senior Associate is responsible for project management ...
Edgewater, NJ · On-site
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... technology, programing languages & web technologies, business analysis, project management etc ... backend web development solutions. Senior Associate is responsible for project management ...
Business Focused - Delivers game-changing outcomes by focusing on leverage and execution excellence ... Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems or a related ...
Business Focused - Delivers game-changing outcomes by focusing on leverage and execution excellence ... Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems or a related ...
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We seek an entry-level AI Analyst to join our team to research, prototype and implement AI ... programming languages commonly used in AI applications (Python, JavaScript) Experience taking ...
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We seek an entry-level AI Analyst to join our team to research, prototype and implement AI ... programming languages commonly used in AI applications (Python, JavaScript) Experience taking ...
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| Aspect | Entry Level Backend Game Developer | Backend Software Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Degree in Computer Science or related field, basic programming skills | Degree in Computer Science or related field, proficiency in backend technologies |
| Work Environment | Game studios, entertainment industry, collaborative teams | Tech companies, enterprise environments, cross-industry |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in gaming and entertainment sectors | Across various industries including finance, tech, and gaming |
| Common Search/Comparison | Yes, often compared for entry-level roles in backend development | Yes, as a related career path in software development |
The Entry Level Backend Game Developer focuses on creating server-side components for games, often working within gaming studios. In contrast, a Backend Software Engineer works across multiple industries developing backend systems for various applications. While both roles require similar foundational skills and education, their work environments and industry applications differ significantly.
$180K - $260K/yr
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Software Engineer
Location: NYC (onsite only – not remote)
We are the leading accelerator for crypto founders. Since 2020 we’ve backed 300+ startups (Pump, Synthetix, Pendle, Believe, and many more), now collectively valued at $10B+.
We’re hiring a Software Engineer to join our in-house engineering team. You’ll report directly to Carter (CTO) and will be responsible for owning features from the requirements definition stage to production.
What You'll Do
Own products end-to-end: discovery → definition → design/UX → implementation → launch → iteration.
Write production-grade TypeScript across the stack (React/Next.js on the front-end; Node.js on the back-end) while following best practices.
Build and maintain internal tools that make our team faster.
Ship features across our external sites and webapps, including Space – our founder portal – and public marketing surfaces.
Craft polished UIs with React and our internal component library; contribute components and patterns back to the library.
Integrate third-party APIs (auth, payments, email) and own data models, caching, and performance.
Raise the bar on engineering quality: code reviews, CI/CD, reliability, and accessibility.
What we’re looking for
Product-minded builder who can turn ambiguous problems into shipped software without a dedicated PM or designer.
Deep experience with TypeScript, React, and Node.js; familiarity with Next.js and a modern database (e.g., Postgres/Prisma) is a plus.
Taste for UX/UI and the ability to sketch flows or lightweight wireframes before coding.
Hands-on IC orientation with a strong ownership bias: you set priorities, move fast, and sweat details.
Extremely high-agency, entrepreneurial, self-driven.
Comfortable using modern AI tools to move faster.
NYC-based or willing to relocate (non-negotiable).
Examples of strong qualifications (good to have but not required)
Standout GitHub: notable open-source projects, meaningful contributions, or traction.
Design-engineering portfolio showing polished UI work, component systems, and attention to accessibility/performance.
Founder or early team member of a VC-backed startup that raised millions in funding.
SWE at Meta, Stripe, OpenAI, or another category-defining tech company.
Clear signals of exceptional ability: competitive gaming/esports (chess, MtG, StarCraft), Math/Physics Olympiad medalist, top academic background (Harvard/Stanford/MIT), professional sports athlete, etc.
Why NOT join us
Not willing to get hands dirty: doesn’t matter how important you were in past organizations; at Alliance we’re all builders, not managers (even though many of us were managers in past lives).
Prioritising work/life balance: this role demands focus, hunger, and a career-defining level of commitment. You must be locked in.
Low agency: if you need someone else to set your priorities or keep you on track, you will fail.
You can’t relocate to NYC. This is non-negotiable: our founders are here, and so are we.
Why join us
Work with the most ambitious founders in crypto (and AI). Learn firsthand from hundreds of startups succeeding – or failing.
Join a small, high-trust, high-performance team with outsized impact. We’re ex-Meta, WhatsApp, Coinbase, YC, and have collectively founded multiple venture-backed startups.
We’re backed by S-tier investors including Initialized Capital, Founders Fund, Multicoin, and Dragonfly, along with angels such as Balaji Srinivasan (ex-Coinbase CTO), Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI), Kevin Lin (Twitch co-founder), and Jeremy Allaire (Circle CEO), among many others.
Direct ownership and visibility: your work shapes how the next generation of founders discovers Alliance.
Career accelerator: this role sets you up, experience- and network-wise, for any high-impact path in crypto/AI – at startups, venture firms, or your own company.
Our startups are reinventing industries – from media to payments – and improving the lives of everyday people. You’ll have a front-row seat as they change the world.
Base Salary + 0.1%-0.4% equity (depending on seniority)
