[Hiring] Senior Frontend Engineer @Alpaca

Role Description

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.

• Responsible for user experience and product development for Trading API customers.
• Work on frontend trading dashboards and backend systems that power Trading API product features.
• Deliver high-quality end-to-end solutions across the full suite of frontend and backend systems at Alpaca.
• Mentor others and thrive in a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Build elegant and seamless user experiences with a focus on polish, performance, responsiveness, and accessibility.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.