Senior Frontend Engineer - Acquisition
Job description
Senior Frontend Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining frontend applications at Alpaca, focused on the user experience and product development for Trading API customers.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Architect and develop web and mobile applications that push the boundaries of technology
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to create responsive, performant, and intuitive user interfaces
- Own the delivery of high-visibility features/projects, from design to deployment
- Mentor peers and influence the technical strategy of the company
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in frontend development with TypeScript/React
- 3+ years of experience in mobile application development for Android and iOS
- 2+ years of experience using a modern systems programming language like Golang, C++, or Rust
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to translate product mockups and designs into fully realized user interfaces
- Proficient in HTML and CSS frameworks such as TailwindCSS
- Passionate about creating intuitive and performant user interfaces
- Experience with REST APIs and WebSockets best practices
- Experience with relational databases and SQL
- Track record of setting or influencing frontend best practices
- Attention to detail and an appreciation for design aesthetics
Nice to have
- Algo trading experience (either professional or personal)
- Experience with major cloud platforms (we primarily use GCP)
- Experience or understanding of financial markets
- Experience working at a startup
- Experience working remotely
Your team
Trading API team
A focused and specialized engineering team responsible for the user experience and product development for Trading API customers, encompassing frontend trading dashboards and backend systems that power Trading API product features like elite, high-yield cash, paper accounts, and more.
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
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About Alpaca
Agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more
Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more. Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company, serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, totalling over 10 million brokerage accounts.
Mission
Opening financial services to everyone on the planet
Key facts
- Brokerage infrastructure / financial services
- Serves hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries
- Totalling over 10 million brokerage accounts
- Deeply committed to open-source contributions
- Award-winning, developer-friendly API
What they value
- Stay Curious
- Have Empathy
- Be Accountable