Alpaca Senior Software Engineer - Market Data Focus

Alpaca • Remote, Remote • Posted June 01, 2026

About the Role

Become a Senior Software Engineer at Alpaca, driving the market data team to new heights. Your expertise will help create a developer-first API enhancing financial services.
Alpaca, a leader in brokerage infrastructure, is searching for a Senior Software Engineer to elevate its market data architecture. This role demands solid experience in system design, scalability, and performance optimization. If you're passionate about building quality solutions that leverage modern infrastructure, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee architecture improvements in market data systems
• Create scalable backend solutions and services
• Focus on minimizing latency in high-demand situations
• Mentor peers through code reviews and best practices
• Engage in incident response and troubleshooting
Requirements:
• At least 4 years in large-scale system engineering
• Proficient in languages like Go, C++, or Rust
• Strong SQL and database management skills...