Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Trading API (Client-Facing Application) jobs in United States
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Alpaca · 3 months ago

Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Trading API (Client-Facing Application)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure company. As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain systems and services that empower millions of users trading assets, focusing on both frontend and backend development for the Trading API.

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Responsibilities

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
Opportunity to 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

Qualification

Full-stack developmentGolangTypeScriptReactSQLPostgreSQLREST APIsHTMLCSS frameworksDockerKubernetesDesign aestheticsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsAttention to detail

Required

5+ years of experience in full-stack development with Golang & TypeScript/React
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to collect and translate stakeholder requirements into fully realized features
Proficient in TypeScript and React
Proficient in HTML and CSS frameworks such as TailwindCSS
Proficient in at least one modern systems programming language like Golang or C#
Passionate about creating intuitive and performance user interfaces
Experience with SQL and relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
Experience with REST APIs and best practices
Attention to detail and an appreciation for design aesthetics

Preferred

Algo trading experience (either professional or personal)
Experience with major cloud platforms (we primarily use GCP)
Experience or understanding of financial markets
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience working at a startup
Experience working remotely

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

Company

Alpaca

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Alpaca gives parents easy ways to support their teachers.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://www.alpacapacks.com

H1B Sponsorship

Alpaca has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$3.05M
Key Investors
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2025-04-04Seed· $1.8M
2023-12-11Debt Financing
2022-05-19Debt Financing

Leadership Team

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Karen (Stephan) Borchert
Founder and CEO
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Recent News

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Pearler, Alpaca Partner to Provide Long-Term Investing Solutions for Australian Investors
2026-01-22
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Alpaca Raises $150M, Reaches Unicorn Status
2026-01-20
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Alpaca raises USD 150 million in Series D funding round
2026-01-17
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