Senior/Staff+ Software Engineer - Ledger Team

Alpaca is a fast-growing series B fintech company that's revolutionizing the financial technology space through their API-first stock and crypto platform. As a Senior/Staff+ Engineer on the Ledger Team, you'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining critical financial infrastructure.

The role involves designing and implementing a modern ledger system that serves as the backbone of Alpaca's financial operations, maintaining accurate records of all account transactions. You'll be working with a globally distributed team of 150+ professionals across multiple countries, contributing to systems that process billions of dollars in assets.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and product. You'll be responsible for building backend systems with a focus on integrity, maintainability, scalability, and stability. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Alpaca offers a competitive compensation package including stock options, comprehensive health benefits, and remote work flexibility. The company's culture emphasizes open source contributions and community building, backed by prominent investors including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, and Y Combinator.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about financial technology and want to make a global impact while working with cutting-edge technologies like Go, gRPC, and distributed systems. The role offers significant autonomy in designing and implementing solutions while working with a diverse, talented team that's pushing the boundaries of financial services technology.