About the job
About Us:
Alpaca is a leading self-clearing broker-dealer based in the United States, providing cutting-edge brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, cryptocurrencies, fixed income, and 24/5 trading. Our recent Series D funding round has propelled our total investment to over $320 million, empowering our ambitious vision for the future of financial services.
Our subsidiary companies operate as licensed financial services providers, catering to hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, collectively managing over 9 million brokerage accounts.
We are a diverse, global team of seasoned engineers, traders, and brokerage experts dedicated to our mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We take pride in our commitment to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community while continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure that supports it.
Alpaca is proudly supported by esteemed global investors, including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Unbound, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Elefund, and Y Combinator.
Join Our Team:
With over 230 globally distributed team members, we thrive in our favorite locations around the world, including the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond! We are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you share our core values, Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable, and are ready to make a substantial impact, we encourage you to apply.
Your Role:
As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Alpaca, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems and services. You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and DevOps teams to build and maintain robust applications, ensuring they operate smoothly and efficiently. This position requires a blend of software engineering and operational skills, with a strong aptitude for troubleshooting technical issues and resolving problems proactively to prevent user impact.
