Senior Software Engineer - Identity

Alpaca, a California-based brokerage infrastructure technology company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Identity team. This role focuses on building and scaling systems that form Alpaca's foundation, specifically the identity verification and risk management platform that serves millions of users trading billions in assets. The position involves working with modern architecture in a globally distributed team of 150+ members across multiple countries.

The Identity team is responsible for creating a cutting-edge platform for user onboarding, identity verification, risk evaluation, and trading account management. As a senior engineer, you'll be instrumental in expanding the platform's capabilities to handle global identity verification and support various account types. The role requires strong expertise in Go programming, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies, particularly Google Cloud Platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who value quality solutions and have proven experience building at scale. You'll have significant autonomy in designing and implementing solutions while working with a diverse, global team. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on systems that impact millions of users in the financial technology sector.

The company has raised over $170 million in funding and serves hundreds of financial institutions globally. Alpaca's mission is to open financial services to everyone on the planet, and they're looking for candidates who share their values of curiosity, empathy, and accountability.