Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Internal Tools

Your Role:

As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining frontend applications and backend services that form the foundation of user experience at Alpaca and empower millions of users who trade billions of dollars worth of assets.

As part of a focused and specialized engineering team, you will be responsible for the user experience and product development for Internal Tools customers, encompassing both the frontend trading dashboards and backend systems that power Internal Tools product features like elite, high-yield cash, paper accounts, and more. Working closely with our users and internal stakeholders, we specialize in delivering high-quality end-to-end solutions across the full suite of frontend and backend systems at Alpaca.

We’re looking for someone who brings deep frontend and backend expertise, understands how all parts of the stack work together, enjoys mentoring others, and thrives in a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively in a cross-functional team, you’ll build elegant and robust systems and services to deliver innovative product features across the stack.

Things You Get To Do:

• Play a pivotal role in architecting and developing software solutions across the full stack that push the boundaries of technology
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and dive deep into the backend systems and infrastructure that power financial markets
• Contribute to API design and product features within our ecosystem.
• Own the delivery of high-visibility features/projects, from design to deployment
• Mentor peers and influence the technical strategy of our company

Who You Are (Must-Haves):

• 5+ years of experience using a modern systems programming language like Golang, C++, or Rust
• 3+ years of experience in frontend development with TypeScript/React
• Proficient with SQL and relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
• Proficient in HTML and CSS frameworks such as TailwindCSS
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proven track record of building user-facing features end-to-end
• Experience with REST APIs and WebSockets best practices
• Attention to detail and an appreciation for design aesthetics

Who You Might Be (Nice-to-Haves):

• Algo trading experience (either professional or personal)

• Experience with major cloud platforms (we primarily use GCP)

• Experience or understanding of financial markets
• Experience working at a startup
• Experience working remotely