Senior Software Engineer

About Us: Alpaca is a leading brokerage infrastructure provider based in the US, specializing in agent-first solutions for stocks, ETFs, options, cryptocurrencies, and more. We serve numerous financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs, managing over 10 million brokerage accounts. Our mission is to democratize financial services globally, supported by a diverse team of engineers and brokerage experts. With $400 million in backing from prominent investors, we are committed to open-source contributions and enhancing our developer-friendly API.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our market data team. This role involves architecting and scaling systems that empower millions of users in trading a diverse array of assets. You will enhance the architecture related to our public API structure for streaming and historical data while implementing solutions to overcome technical challenges as we grow.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and influence the architecture of Alpaca’s market data systems.
• Build scalable, critical backend services focused on latency reduction.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain high software quality standards.
• Participate in troubleshooting incidents and bugs.
• Be available for on-call engineering support for urgent projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with scalable systems.
• Proficiency in compiled languages like Go, C, or Rust.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of TCP/IP networking.
• Experience with Linux/BSD and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and major cloud platforms, particularly GCP.
• A passion for financial markets.

Application Process: If you resonate with our values and are passionate about contributing to Alpaca’s growth, we invite you to apply and join our diverse workforce.