Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Broker API

Summary

Join Alpaca as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer and contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems and services that support millions of users trading billions of dollars in assets. You will be part of the Internal Tools Team, building and maintaining user-facing tools to streamline internal operations. This role requires a proven track record in designing and building scalable applications and a dedication to delivering high-quality software solutions. You will have the autonomy to architect and implement solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating intuitive and performant user interfaces and has experience working with Golang and TypeScript/React.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development with Golang & TypeScript/React
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to collect and translate stakeholder requirements into fully realized features
• Proficient in TypeScript and React
• Proficient in HTML and CSS frameworks such as TailwindCSS
• Proficient in at least one modern systems programming language like Golang or C#
• Passionate about creating intuitive and performant user interfaces
• Experience with SQL and relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
• Experience with REST APIs and best practices
• Attention to detail and an appreciation for design aesthetics

Responsibilities

• Own projects that push the boundaries of Alpaca’s internal tools and systems
• Work across domains to build features end to end, gaining exposure to the full spectrum of Alpaca’s infrastructure
• Stay deeply connected to the needs of internal operations teams, building tools that streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
• Drive architectural design conversations, helping shape scalable, intuitive, and reliable systems
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions
• Play a key role in improving our response times and helping internal teams provide world-class customer support
• Work directly with stakeholders, maintain relationships, and implement solutions that have a direct impact on Alpaca operations
• Take ownership of high-visibility, high-impact initiatives with autonomy and accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• Algo trading experience (either professional or personal)
• Experience with major cloud platforms (we primarily use GCP)
• Experience or understanding of financial markets
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working at a startup
• Experience working remotely

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card