Alpaca - Senior Frontend Engineer - Acquisition
Requirements
• 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 performance 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 • Who You Might Be (Nice-to-Haves): • 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 • How We Take Care of You: • 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 • Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. • Recruitment Privacy Policy
Responsibilities
• As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining frontend applications that form the foundation of user experience at Alpaca and empower millions of users who trade billions of dollars worth of assets. • As part of a focused and specialized engineering team, you will be responsible for the user experience and product development for Trading API customers, encompassing both the frontend trading dashboards and backend systems that power Trading API product features like elite, high-yield cash, paper accounts, and more. Working closely with our users and internal stakeholders, we specialize in delivering high-quality end-to-end solutions across the full suite of frontend and backend systems at Alpaca. • We’re looking for someone who brings deep frontend expertise, enjoys mentoring others, and thrives in a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively in a cross-functional team with a keen attention to detail, you’ll build elegant and seamless user experiences with a focus on polish, performance, responsiveness, and accessibility. • Things You Get To Do: • Play a pivotal role in architecting and developing web and mobile applications that push the boundaries of technology • Work closely with cross-functional teams to create responsive, performant, and intuitive user interfaces that delight our customers • Own the delivery of high-visibility features/projects, from design to deployment • Mentor peers and influence the technical strategy of our company
Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500 • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card • Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. • Recruitment Privacy Policy
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