Senior Software Engineer - New Markets
AlpacaJapan • United States • Hungary • Nigeria • Brazil • United Kingdom • •
Posted August 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Alpaca is a developer-first API brokerage platform that provides stock, options, ETF, and crypto trading, along with real-time market data and end-to-end infrastructure. Backed by over $120m in funding from top investors globally, Alpaca offers a modern API solution for algorithmic trading and fintech integration, making it a distinctive player in the financial technology sector.
Job Description
Alpaca is a US-headquartered broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the core systems powering millions of accounts globally. The role involves recruiting, mentoring, and ensuring operational reliability, both in a fast-paced environment and during regional business hours. The team is comprised of 230+ highly skilled professionals in a globally distributed location.
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.
- Experience working with financial APIs, market data integrations, and trade settlement processes.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup