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Senior Software Engineer - Trading API

Alpaca builds financial services APIs for everyone globally.

Alpaca

Employee count: 201-500

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Who We Are:

Alpaca is a US California headquartered brokerage infrastructure technology company and self-clearing broker-dealer, delivering execution and custody solutions for Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptocurrencies, and more, and has raised over $170 million in funding. Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company in multiple countries, and we serve hundreds of financial institutions globally such as broker-dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges.

Alpaca’s globally distributed team members bring in diverse experiences such as engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals to achieve our Mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We are also deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community. We will continue to enhance and improve our award-winning developer-friendly API and the infrastructure behind it.


Our Team Members:

We’re a team of 150+ globally distributed members who love working from our favorite places worldwide. Our team spans the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and more!

We’re looking for candidates eager to join Alpaca’s growing organization, who are excited about our Mission of “Open financial services to everyone on the planet and share our Values of “Stay Curious,” “Have Empathy,” and “Be Accountable.”

Your Role:

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems and services that form the foundation of Alpaca and empower millions of users who are trading billions of dollars worth of assets.

The Trading API Team is responsible for developing and maintaining all interactive products within our ecosystem, encompassing operational software and user-facing applications. The team's objective is to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders, from internal users to end customers. The Trading API Team plays a critical role in driving our business forward by ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of these products.

For this role, we seek an experienced senior software engineer dedicated to delivering seamless and high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of designing and building scalable applications and is comfortable challenging conventions and advocating for innovative solutions. In this position, you will have the autonomy to architect and implement solutions that meet our strategic objectives, while also actively contributing to the goal-setting process alongside a collaborative, cross-functional team.

Things You Get To Do:

  • You will play a pivotal role in architecting and developing web applications that push the boundaries of technology

  • You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create elegant and scalable software solutions that meet our clients’ needs

  • Own the delivery of high-visibility features/projects, from design to deployment

  • A unique opportunity to mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our company

Who You Are (Must-Haves):

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience of software development

  • Experience with at least one modern programming language like React, GoLang, Python, etc. Preferably in Go and React

  • System design skills with object-oriented data modeling, service-oriented architectures, system abstraction

  • have previous software engineering experience with trading or exchange systems (OMS, EMS, exchanges, market making, algorithmic trading, quant trading) is a plus

  • Hands-on knowledge with Bash, Linux Docker. Kubernetes experience is a plus

  • Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

How We Take Care of You:

  • Competitive Salary Stock Options
  • Benefits: Health benefits start on day 1. In the US this includes Medical, Dental, Vision. In Canada, this includes supplemental health care. In Japan, you are offered local benefits. Internationally, this includes a stipend value to offset medical costs.
  • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
  • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
  • Work with awesome hard working people, super smart and cool clients and innovative partners from around the world

Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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About Alpaca

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Alpaca builds financial services APIs for everyone globally. We bridge the gap between those who can access financial services and those who cannot, through inclusive technology.

We're a melting pot of diverse backgrounds from tech startup aficionados to individuals with deep financial experience. No matter your background or where you're from, we've got a role for you.

Build and scale your career

We're a team of ambitiously creative minds, set on delivering high quality and high impact results. We're always exploring and never satisfied with just enough. When problems get tough, we get energized and become even more laser-focused. We're keen on that last 10% of effort and believe that the details do matter. If this sounds like you, then you're in the right place.

Our teams are scaling and growing faster every day. If you're looking to challenge yourself and advance your career, Alpaca offers limitless opportunities. Are you ready to build with us?

Unwavering, goal-oriented culture

Our teams are goal-oriented. We care about doing the work and solving the problem together. We welcome questions from all levels because we know that no one knows all the answers. Your goal isn't to be the smartest in the room. Your goal is to help solve problems no one has solved before by driving impact in areas you're strongest. And with a positive mindset, we set out to own the unknown and thrive in situations where we have to learn to succeed.

Our goal together is to make sure that the right questions are heard no matter who they come from, and the right solutions are built no matter who builds them.

Global mindset, globally distributed

We are living in unprecedented times - our global economy is tightly interwoven while constantly expanding and transforming. The future of financial innovation will never belong to just one country. As we work to provide access to financial services for everyone on the planet, it's important for us to build a global team of agile talent with vibrantly diverse cultural experiences.

Our teams are not just global, we're also 100% remote and have team members in almost every time zone and continent (except Antarctica). By joining Alpaca you'll be part of a multicultural, international organization.

Radical, honest, and empathy-driven

We're a startup with products that are disrupting an old industry. We see the opportunity and it's clear to us that our impact is going to be massive. We want to be a team that's ready for the ups and downs. We move fast and try our best to bring honesty and clarity when we communicate. Each of us brings to the table unique life experiences and diverse backgrounds - these experiences are valued and we don't take it for granted. We want to learn about you and want you to learn about us, working together to build empathy every step of the way.

In order for us to achieve our goal of providing access to financial services for everyone on the planet, it is critical for us to maintain high-trust partnerships and act with honesty and empathy. During this journey together, we'll be learning about the world together, through our relationships with each other. This is just the beginning and we would love to work with you!

Employee benefits

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Monthly Brex Card Stipend

Employees receive a monthly USD $150 stipend on a Brex card for additional work-related expenses.

Competitive Salary & Equity

Alpaca offers competitive salaries alongside stock options, ensuring employees share in the company's success.

Home-Office Setup Stipend

Alpaca provides a one-time USD $500 for home-office setup to create a comfortable and productive work environment.

Immediate Health Benefits

Health benefits at Alpaca start on day 1, covering medical, dental, and vision. In Canada, supplemental health care is included, and internationally, a stipend is provided to offset medical costs.

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