Engineering Team Lead

at Alpaca
  • Remote - Canada

Remote

Software Development

Manager

Job description

Who We Are:

Alpaca is a US California headquartered brokerage infrastructure technology company and self-clearing broker-dealer, delivering execution and custody solutions for Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptocurrencies, and more, and has raised over $170 million in funding. Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company in multiple countries, and we serve hundreds of financial institutions globally such as broker-dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges.

Alpaca’s globally distributed team members bring in diverse experiences such as engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals to achieve our Mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We are also deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community. We will continue to enhance and improve our award-winning developer-friendly API and the infrastructure behind it.

Our Team Members:

We’re a team of 150+ globally distributed members who love working from our favorite places worldwide. Our team spans the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and more!

We’re looking for candidates eager to join Alpaca’s growing organization, who are excited about our Mission of “Open financial services to everyone on the planet and share our Values of “Stay Curious,” “Have Empathy,” and “Be Accountable.”

Your Role:

As an Product Operation Management Team Lead, you will design, implement, and maintain the tools and systems that streamline Alpaca’s back-office operations. These products include internal operational software that supports critical processes such as trade execution, reconciliation, compliance monitoring, and customer support. By improving the efficiency and reliability of these systems, you will enable seamless operations that underpin the success of millions of transactions and ensure a high-quality experience for all stakeholders.

The Product Operation Management Team develops and manages all interactive products within our ecosystem, delivering seamless, high-quality experiences for both internal and external stakeholders. Your contributions will play a vital role in driving our business forward.

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader who thrives on delivering defect-free solutions, has a proven track record of building scalable systems, and is unafraid to challenge conventions. You will have the autonomy to design and implement solutions to meet defined goals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape those goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Leadership and Team Growth: Mentor and lead engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high performance.

  • Strategic Planning: Partner with stakeholders and engineering/product leaders to define and execute technical strategies.

  • Process Development and Execution: Establish and enforce engineering processes that align with company policies, data security, and compliance standards while improving efficiency and feature delivery.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to develop elegant, scalable software solutions.

  • Hands-On Development: Actively contribute to the development of core systems and tools, ensuring high-quality code and scalable architecture while setting an example for engineering best practices.

Who You Are (Must-Haves):

  • 5+ years of full-stack development experience, including 2+ years in leadership or mentoring roles.

  • Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks like React, with experience in scalable application development.

  • Hands-on experience with TypeScript, state management libraries, and building scalable web applications.

  • Experience with GoLang, including API development and backend service integration.

  • Strong understanding of design systems, UI/UX principles, and accessibility standards.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and CI/CD practices.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the financial service sector

  • Experience working in a startup or fast-growing technology company.

  • Knowledge of emerging technologies

  • Experience or passion for financial markets

  • Experience working with global teams

How We Take Care of You:

  • Competitive Salary & Stock Options
  • Benefits: Health benefits start on day 1. In the US this includes Medical, Dental, Vision. In Canada, this includes supplemental health care. In Japan, you are offered local benefits. Internationally, this includes a stipend value to offset medical costs.
  • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
  • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
  • Work with awesome hard working people, super smart and cool clients and innovative partners from around the world

Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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