Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Internal Tools Remote - North America - South America at Alpaca

Alpaca Company Overview

Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, and 24/5 trading. As a licensed financial services company, we serve hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs, which include broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, managing over 10 million brokerage accounts. Our global team comprises a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals dedicated to our mission: opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We are deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community through our award-winning, developer-friendly API and robust infrastructure. Alpaca is proudly backed by over $400 million in funding from top-tier global investors, including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, and Y Combinator.

Our team is dynamic, with 400+ globally distributed members thriving wherever they work, with teammates spanning the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond. We seek passionate individuals aligned with our core values: Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable, to make a significant impact.

Your Role: Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Internal Tools)

As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining frontend applications and backend services that form the foundation of the user experience at Alpaca. Specifically, you will focus on the user experience and product development for Internal Tools customers, covering both frontend trading dashboards and backend systems that power Internal Tools features such as elite, high-yield cash, and paper accounts. You will collaborate closely with users and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions across Alpaca's full stack. We are looking for an engineer with deep frontend and backend expertise who understands the entire stack, enjoys mentoring colleagues, and excels in a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in architecting and developing software solutions across the full stack that push the boundaries of technology.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and dive deep into the backend systems and infrastructure that power financial markets.
• Contribute to API design and product features within our ecosystem.
• Own the delivery of high visibility features and projects, from initial design through deployment.
• Mentor peers and influence the technical strategy of the company.

Who You Are (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years of experience using a modern systems programming language such as Golang, C++, or Rust.
• 3+ years of experience in frontend development using TypeScript and React.
• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases, with a preference for PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS frameworks like TailwindCSS.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A proven track record of building user-facing features from end to end.
• Experience with REST APIs and WebSockets best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and an appreciation for design aesthetics.

Nice-to-Haves

• Algo trading experience (professional or personal).
• Experience with major cloud platforms, especially Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience or understanding of financial markets.
• Prior experience working at a startup.
• Experience working remotely.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Salary and Stock Options.
• Health Insurance.
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500 allowance.
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via Brex Card.

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