Senior Engineer - Ledger Team

Alpaca, a rapidly growing Series B fintech company with over $120 million in funding, is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Ledger Team. As a key player in this role, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining a modern ledger system that serves as the backbone of Alpaca's financial infrastructure, handling billions of dollars worth of assets for millions of users.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a globally distributed team of 150+ professionals across multiple countries, including the USA, Canada, Hungary, Japan, Brazil, Spain, Philippines, Nigeria, and the UK. The company's API-first stock and crypto platform enables developers and businesses worldwide to build trading algorithms, applications, and brokerage services.

As a Senior Engineer on the Ledger Team, you'll be tasked with maintaining a complete and accurate view of all account transactions, supporting crucial financial reporting, decision-making, and compliance functions. The role requires an experienced engineer who can deliver defect-free solutions, has proven experience in scaling systems, and isn't afraid to challenge conventions.

The position offers competitive compensation, including stock options, comprehensive health benefits from day one, and attractive remote work benefits. You'll be joining a company backed by prominent investors including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, and Y Combinator, working alongside a diverse team of developers, traders, and brokerage specialists who are passionate about transforming financial services through technology.