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Senior Software Engineer - Ledger

Alpaca
Location
Global Anywhere
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience working on systems at scale
  • Obsessed with performant, defect-free, maintainable code
  • Strong problem solver with a proactive mindset
  • Collaborator capable of creating alignment with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong coding skills, preferably in Go
  • Ability to debug issues or foresee problems and avoid them entirely
Nice to have
  • Experience in the financial services or accounting industry
  • Experience with distributed systems/databases
  • Experience with event-driven systems and messaging brokers (e.g., Redpanda)
  • Experience working remotely
  • Experience working at a startup
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Ledger Team at Alpaca, you will design, implement, and maintain a modern ledger system that accurately records all account transactions. You will collaborate with various internal teams to deliver impactful features, ensuring the backend systems are scalable and maintainable. This role emphasizes autonomy in solution design and requires a strong focus on delivering defect-free code.

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
  • Remote work flexibility may appeal to some candidates
  • Focus on defect-free solutions may indicate a rigorous development process
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