Backend Software Engineer

Alpaca, a pioneering fintech company headquartered in California, is revolutionizing the brokerage infrastructure technology space. As a self-clearing broker-dealer serving hundreds of financial institutions globally, we've secured over $170 million in funding and are expanding our reach across multiple countries.

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team of 150+ globally distributed professionals. This role is pivotal in building Alpaca's algo trading platform, comparable to joining AWS or Heroku in their early days. You'll be at the forefront of designing and architecting our platform, working with modern technology stack and innovative business models.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in both frontend and backend development, with specific experience in trading or exchange systems. You'll be working on high-throughput systems, implementing robust concurrency designs, and developing distributed system architectures. This role requires a unique blend of technical skills, from low-level CPU optimization to high-level system architecture.

Working at Alpaca means joining a diverse, global team committed to opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the fintech space. If you're passionate about building scalable trading systems and want to make a significant impact in the financial technology sector, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of algo trading.