Senior Software Engineer – New Markets

Alpaca

Senior Software Engineer designing scalable brokerage systems for Alpaca, a global agent-first brokerage infrastructure provider. Building Go services, React administration tools, and financial integrations supporting multiple markets and currencies.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🏈 Anywhere in North AmericaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing scalable brokerage systems and robust software architectures, with proficiency in Go and a strong foundation in computer science principles. Capable of leading incident management and collaborating effectively with global teams while navigating regulatory requirements.

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Go ProgrammingSystem Architecture DesignIncident ManagementEvent-Driven DesignStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringMicroservices DevelopmentGRPCReactAPI DevelopmentTroubleshootingProactive Problem-SolvingComputer Science FundamentalsStrategic ThinkingOperational Reliability

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringIndependent WorkPressure ManagementCultural Fostering

Tools & Technologies

SlackRemote Collaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Brokerage SystemsRegulatory RequirementsInternational GrowthCross-Functional TeamsOperational Stability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoGRPCMicroservicesReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design a highly scalable, mission-critical brokerage system
Develop and enhance middle- and back-office systems, including gRPC microservices, a React-based UI for internal administration and API developers, and third-party vendor integrations
Work with core teams to enhance and transform the core framework for multiple languages, currencies, and markets
Collaborate with tech leads in other regions synchronously and asynchronously using Slack and occasional meetings outside regular working hours
Troubleshoot incidents and reported bugs to maintain system integrity and performance
Navigate regulatory requirements and build scalable solutions supporting international growth
Participate in on-call support for timely engineering projects
Support regional recruitment initiatives and cross-functional team projects
Mentor engineering talent on principles and practices and foster Alpaca culture in the region
Serve as operational reliability and engineering lead and incident commander during regional business hours, ensuring proactive 24x7 stability
Architect and implement solutions aligned with strategic objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset
Proficiency in Go or similar backend languages
Expertise designing robust and efficient system architectures
Strong computer science fundamentals
Proven software engineering architecture experience
Ability to act as incident commander and lead and troubleshoot incidents or bugs
Ability to work independently in a fully remote, globally distributed team and under pressure
Strategic thinking and ability to translate technical concepts into business strategies
Experience with event-driven design
Strong communication skills for collaboration with global teams, local regulators, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary & Stock Options
Health Benefits
New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card