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Senior Software Engineer New Markets - EU

Alpaca
Location
Remote - Americas
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong problem-solving skills paired with a proactive mindset.
  • Proficiency in Go or similar backend languages, with expertise in designing robust and efficient system architectures.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with global teams, local regulators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to act as incident commander and lead and troubleshoot incidents or bugs with authority.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals and proven software engineering architecture experience.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote, globally distributed team, and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
  • Experience with AI tooling such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex or others.
  • Experience working in a startup or fast-growing technology company.
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies.
  • Experience with domain-driven design.
  • Experience working with global teams.
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Alpaca, you will design, implement, and maintain systems that support a high-volume brokerage platform. Your role includes mentoring team members, leading incident management during business hours, and collaborating with global teams to enhance core frameworks and services. You will work on scalable applications, focusing on middle- and back-office systems, while navigating regulatory requirements for international growth.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting.
  • Role involves being on-call for timely engineering projects.
  • The position requires collaboration across different time zones, which may involve meetings outside regular hours.
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