Senior Software Engineer - Clearing Team

Alpaca, a pioneering brokerage infrastructure technology company headquartered in California, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their clearing team. With over $170 million in funding and serving hundreds of financial institutions globally, Alpaca is at the forefront of democratizing financial services through technology.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on building and scaling systems that process billions of dollars worth of trades daily. As part of the clearing team, you'll be instrumental in developing a modern clearing and settlements platform, handling over two trillion dollars worth of equities daily. The position combines technical excellence with business impact, requiring expertise in Go, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of experience working with scalable systems, strong coding skills particularly in Go, and expertise in cloud platforms and Kubernetes. You'll be joining a globally distributed team of 150+ members spanning multiple countries, contributing to a mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet.

The compensation package is competitive, including stock options and comprehensive benefits starting day one. The role offers the flexibility of remote work, with a $500 home office setup allowance and a $150 monthly stipend. This is an exceptional opportunity for engineers passionate about fintech, distributed systems, and building scalable solutions that impact millions of users worldwide.

Working at Alpaca means being part of a diverse, innovative team that values curiosity, empathy, and accountability. You'll have the autonomy to design and implement solutions while collaborating with talented professionals across the globe. If you're excited about transforming financial infrastructure and building next-generation trading systems, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity.