Description:

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.
The company has raised over $170 million in funding and serves hundreds of financial institutions globally.
The team consists of 150+ globally distributed members from various countries, including the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems and services that empower millions of users who trade billions of dollars worth of assets.
Responsibilities include leading regional recruitment initiatives, mentoring talent, ensuring operational reliability, and acting as incident commander during regional business hours.
The role requires an experienced full-stack engineer dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions and advocating for innovative solutions.
The engineer will design a highly scalable brokerage system, develop middle and back office systems, and collaborate with core teams to enhance the framework for multiple languages, currencies, and markets.
The position involves troubleshooting incidents, navigating regulatory requirements, and may require being on-call for engineering projects.

Requirements:

Proven experience in designing and developing complex financial systems, preferably including double-entry accounting.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, ledger structures, and transaction reconciliation.
Experience in building scalable, high-availability financial applications that handle multi-currency transactions.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements in financial markets.
Proficiency in Go or similar backend languages, with expertise in designing robust and efficient system architectures.
Experience working with financial APIs, market data integrations, and trade settlement processes.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with global teams, local regulators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Strong computer science fundamentals and proven software engineering architecture experience.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote, globally distributed team, and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic thinking and the ability to translate technical concepts into business strategies.
Experience with domain-driven design and event-driven design.
Strong problem-solving skills paired with a proactive mindset.
Ability to act as incident commander and lead and troubleshoot incidents or bugs with authority.

Competitive Salary & Stock Options.
Health benefits start on day 1, including Medical, Dental, and Vision in the US, supplemental health care in Canada, local benefits in Japan, and a stipend for international medical costs.
A one-time home-office setup allowance of USD $500.
A monthly stipend of USD $150 via a Brex Card.
Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team, smart clients, and innovative partners from around the world.