Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Alpaca, a leading brokerage infrastructure technology company, as a Senior Engineer. You will design, implement, and maintain core systems and services, empowering millions of users. As part of the Trading API Team, you'll develop and maintain interactive products, ensuring seamless, high-quality experiences. This role requires 5+ years of software development experience, proficiency in modern programming languages (preferably Go and React), and system design skills. You'll have the autonomy to architect solutions and mentor junior developers. Alpaca offers competitive salaries, stock options, and comprehensive health benefits starting on day one, along with a home-office setup stipend and monthly stipend.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience of software development
• Experience with at least one modern programming language like React, GoLang, Python, etc
• System design skills with object-oriented data modeling, service-oriented architectures, system abstraction
• Hands-on knowledge with Bash, Linux & Docker
• Experience with major cloud platforms ( AWS / GCP /Azure)

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop web applications
• Work 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
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our company

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous software engineering experience with trading or exchange systems (OMS, EMS, exchanges, market making, algorithmic trading, quant trading)
• Kubernetes experience
• Preferably experience in Go and React

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• 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