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About APF Company Limited

APF Company Limited is a Hong Kong headquartered blockchain ecosystem fund focused on strategic investments and active trading strategies in liquid cryptocurrency markets.

Overview

We’re seeking a talented Founding Quantitative Developer to join our Hong Kong team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in building and refining tools for cryptocurrency trading and blockchain integration. You’ll develop algorithms, integrate with decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, and optimize systems for performance. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a high-impact role, with rewards tied to the team’s success in a dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and deploy trading algorithms to seize opportunities in cryptocurrency markets, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Integrate trading systems with DeFi protocols, developing secure smart contracts to enable automated strategies.
• Optimize low-latency infrastructure to support high-frequency trading in volatile market conditions. Monitor and enhance existing tools, proactively identifying areas for improvement to maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaborate with team members to design robust solutions, sharing insights to drive innovation. Keep pace with blockchain advancements, ensuring our systems align with evolving DeFi standards and protocols.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Economics from a reputable institution.

Work Experience:

• 2-5 years in a related field.

Technical Skills:

• Strong programming skills in Python (required) and C++ or similar languages (preferred) in Linux-based environments.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, and writing efficient, well-documented code. Knowledge of Solidity for smart contract development and familiarity with blockchain concepts (e.g., web3, decentralized networks).
• Comfort with APIs (e.g., REST, WebSocket) and cryptographic techniques for secure integrations. Blockchain & DeFi:
• Understanding of DeFi ecosystems, including protocols like Uniswap, Aave, or similar platforms. Ability to develop and audit smart contracts for reliability and security.

Mindset & Attributes:

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies, trading, and blockchain technology.
• Sharp analytical skills with a knack for solving complex technical challenges.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative spirit, eager to contribute ideas and learn from others.
• Strong sense of ownership, delivering high-quality work with precision.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience trading cryptocurrencies or working with financial markets.
• Familiarity with high-frequency trading systems or market data analysis.
• Exposure to tools like SQL, bash, or cloud-based DevOps workflows.
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects or a portfolio of DeFi-related work.

Who are we? FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and 
cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-
evolving cryptocurrency landscape.Responsibilities

Be part of a devops team, dedicated to building internal platforms. Work closely with internal teams to improve the system reliability, scalability and  developer productivity Engage in and improve the infrastructure quality supporting the platform. Build and manage systems, infrastructure and applications through automation. Provide operational support to internal teams working on the platform. Work on improvements to bring in high efficiency, reduce latency, deploy systems faster. Practice sustainable incident response and blameless postmortems. Together with your engineering team, you will share an on-call rotation and be an escalation contact for service incidents.

 Minimum Qualification

Bachelors with 5+ years of working experience as Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) / Devops Engineer Experience with programming. Preferably Python, or Go. Knowledge of Linux internals and bash scripting. Strong skills around observability, debugging and performance tuning, willing to dive into understanding, debugging, and improving any layer of the stack. Strong experience in managing infrastructure with cloud providers like AWS. Experience in container orchestration systems like kubernetes.  Strong experience in Observability platforms like Prometheus, Grafana etc Experience in standards devops tools for infrastructure management (terraform/opentofu etc), CI/CD (ArgoCD, Jenkins etc)

Preferred Qualification

Expertise in automation tools like Ansible, Terraform. Expertise in devops tooling like Jenkins, ArgoCD, github actions Expertise in advanced observability (USE-RED signals, Tracing, front end observability etc) and monitoring stacks, preferably Grafana stack.  Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skills and a sense of drive. Extensive experience in supporting production systems as SRE. Experience in setting up monitoring stack for process and docker based environments. Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy Applicants located in California and/or applying to a role based in California, please refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy here.   Inclusivity Statement FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences! As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self. FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at email, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.

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👋 GM

We are OpenCover — our mission is to keep the world safe onchain.

OpenCover operates at the intersection of blockchain security and insurance. Working in tandem with leading underwriters and industry players, we protect individuals, businesses and institutions against onchain risks such as malicious transactions, smart contract exploits and depegs.

Founded by Y Combinator alums, our team is backed by Tier 1 investors including Alliance, Coinbase Ventures (Base Ecosystem Fund), NFX, Village Global and Orange DAO, with support from the Lloyd’s of London Lab.

Want to join a high-performance, high-integrity team taking onchain safety to the next level? Read on.

🚀 Your role

You would join the founding team to develop core backend infrastructure working closely with our CTO. Your role would focus on expanding the first transaction security layer to insure billions in value. The work involves collaborating with top protocols and industry players to prevent incidents like the ByBit hack from ever happening again.

Areas you’ll work on

• Soft auditing and semantic modelling of leading protocol designs and functions.
• Designing, implementing and backtesting transaction validation checks.
• Developing asset pricing and transaction risk models.
• Tracking exposure and other insurance metrics in real-time.
• Iterating and expanding our API based on customer feedback.
• Staying up to date with industry trends including EIPs and security incidents.

You’d be a great fit if

• You’re a generalist who quickly embraces new technologies and challenges with a passion for building products from the ground up in a collaborative, tight-knit team.
• You go all out to use your knowledge and work well autonomously but know when to reach out for support.
• You have 5+ years of full-time experience developing and shipping backend services with Node.js and TypeScript.
• You’ve designed, implemented and/or audited smart contracts on EVM-compatible chains and have hands-on experience using DeFi.
• You’re familiar with PostgreSQL, messaging brokers, AWS/GCP, Docker, Bash and Linux.
• You are constantly improving your tech stack and use AI tools to accelerate development.

🙌 Our offer

• Put your dent in the universe: build products for and with some of the largest players across Web3 and TradFi.
• Directly impact company trajectory and play a key role in driving onchain adoption.
• Work IRL with the team at Lloyd’s of London 1–5 days a week— your choice!
• Flexible hours with 28 days of paid holiday plus company closure days.
• Competitive compensation based on experience + 0.1–0.5% equity.
• The equipment you need to do your best work + $1,000 for well-being and personal development each year.
• Company-paid travel to events and conferences, if that’s your thing!

Ready to apply?

Head to opencover.com/apply/bbe and get shortlisted in 10 minutes or less.

Role

• Setup, maintain and monitor fleets of blockchain nodes for Nirvana’s global customer base.
• Build and maintain scaleable and flexible automations for running blockchain nodes and internal monitoring services.
• Set and maintain the best-in-class infrastructure practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals and client needs.

Requirements

• Fluent in English
• In a time zone between PT to ET (UTC-8 to UTC-5)
• Proficient in scripting (i.e. Bash) and automation frameworks (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef)
• 4+ years of proven experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering roles.
• Experience managing and optimizing bare-metal servers.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in creating and maintaining blockchain RPC nodes (e.g. Ethereum, Arbitrum, Solana etc.)
• Knowledgeable in deploying services reliably using tools like GitHub Actions, CircleCI, TravisCI, or Jenkins.
• Proficient with monitoring and logging tools (e.g, Prometheus, Grafana etc).
• Experience with Git-based systems for code and configuration management.
• Knowledge of various blockchain protocols and standards.
• Awareness of cybersecurity practices relevant to blockchain and distributed systems.

Nice to have

• Experience in creating automation tasks and internal tooling using Golang.
• Active contributions to relevant open source blockchain projects.
• Certifications for cloud providers, Kubernetes, or security certifications.
• Familiarity with a variety of blockchain environments.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.

Job Description As a Quantitative Developer at Kronos, you will directly work as a team member in a world-class trading team, providing technical support and growing with the team. You will collaborate directly with quantitative researchers to expand trading opportunities and implement high-frequency trading algorithms. You will leverage cutting-edge technology to solve complex real-world problems in a fast-paced environment. Being directly affiliated with a trading team means your rewards will be directly tied to the team's performance, presenting a valuable opportunity for you as the bull market approaches. Responsibilities

Strategy Implementation and Maintenance: Develop new trading logic to address specific trading requirements. Maintain and optimize existing trading strategies. Provide technical support for the long-term development of the trading team. DeFi Integration: Extend our existing infrastructure to enable algorithmic trading on various DeFi protocols. Design and write smart contracts in solidity to support trading securely. Stay updated on changes in the DeFi APIs and follow industry best practices.

Qualifications

Advanced training (Bachelor, Master, Ph.D.) from a top school in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Economics, or another highly quantitative field. Able to read, write, compile, and deploy smart contracts in solidity. In-depth technical understanding of DeFi protocols and DevOps best practices while interacting with DeFi protocols. Familiar with Python within a Linux environment. Enthusiastic and actively passionate about trading. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes in the financial landscape. Strong communication skills and a proven ability to engage effectively with team members.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding financial markets, exchanges, high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, and practical trading experience in financial markets or related domains. Over 2 years of hands-on experience in DeFi, DApps, smart contracts, etc. Proficiency in modern C++, or ability to quickly learn modern C++. Proficiency in SQL and bash programming.

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Job Description As a Quantitative Developer at Kronos, you will directly work as a team member in a world-class trading team, providing technical support and growing with the team. You will collaborate directly with quantitative researchers to expand trading opportunities and implement high-frequency trading algorithms. You will leverage cutting-edge technology to solve complex real-world problems in a fast-paced environment. Being directly affiliated with a trading team means your rewards will be directly tied to the team's performance, presenting a valuable opportunity for you as the bull market approaches. Responsibilities

Strategy Implementation and Maintenance: Develop new trading logic to address specific trading requirements. Maintain and optimize existing trading strategies. Provide technical support for the long-term development of the trading team. Integration and Maintenance of Exchange APIs: Integrate and maintain exchange APIs. Optimize API connections for low-latency and high-performance trading systems. Ensure the security and stability of API connections. Integrate the API with existing trading programs. Stay updated on changes in exchange APIs and follow industry best practices.

Qualifications

Advanced training (Bachelor, Master, Ph.D.) from a top school in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Economics, or another highly quantitative field. Proficiency in modern C++ and Python within a Linux environment. Expertise in object-oriented programming, design patterns, and proficiency in data structures and algorithms. Comprehensive understanding of RESTful APIs, WebSocket, HTTP, WebSocket, FIX, GRPC, and other communication protocols.  Enthusiastic and actively passionate about trading. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills and a proven ability to engage effectively with team members.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding financial markets, exchanges, high-frequency trading, and cryptocurrencies. Hands-on experience in low-latency C++ programming and API integration. Proficiency in SQL and bash programming.

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Job Description As a Software Engineer in Trading team at Kronos, you will directly work as a team member in a world-class trading team, providing technical support and growing with the team. You will collaborate directly with quantitative researchers to expand trading opportunities and implement high-frequency trading algorithms. You will leverage cutting-edge technology to solve complex real-world problems in a fast-paced environment. Being directly affiliated with a trading team means your rewards will be directly tied to the team's performance, presenting a valuable opportunity for you as the bull market approaches. Responsibilities

Strategy Implementation and Maintenance: Develop new trading logic to address specific trading requirements. Maintain and optimize existing trading strategies. Provide technical support for the long-term development of the trading team. Integration and Maintenance of Exchange APIs: Integrate and maintain exchange APIs. Optimize API connections for low-latency and high-performance trading systems. Ensure the security and stability of API connections. Integrate the API with existing trading programs. Stay updated on changes in exchange APIs and follow industry best practices.

Qualifications

Advanced training (Bachelor, Master, Ph.D.) from a top school in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Economics, or another highly quantitative field. Proficiency in modern C++ and Python within a Linux environment. Expertise in object-oriented programming, design patterns, and proficiency in data structures and algorithms. Comprehensive understanding of RESTful APIs, WebSocket, HTTP, WebSocket, FIX, GRPC, and other communication protocols.  Enthusiastic and actively passionate about trading. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills and a proven ability to engage effectively with team members.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding financial markets, exchanges, high-frequency trading, and cryptocurrencies. Hands-on experience in low-latency C++ programming and API integration. Proficiency in SQL and bash programming.

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About Zscaler Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy. We're looking for an experienced Principal Software Development Engineer to join our Cloud Browser Isolation team. Reporting to the Sr Manager Software Engineering, you'll be responsible for:

Designing and implementing tools for automation of deployment/upgrade of customer rollouts with a focus on minimising maintenance requirements and error prone tasks Implementing tools and automation to increase developers productivity and act as an advocate for DevOps inside the engineering teams Working closely with QA and Engineering to understand,  design and implement solutions for the infrastructure that are aligned with the business requirements Working with SMEs and participate in all phases of product development to assess, plan and contribute to the evolution of infrastructure Participating in post-mortem operations discussions, capacity planning exercises to help identify areas of improvements on automation and error reporting/observability

 What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) 

10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in tech lead / staff / principal role Experience coding in the following languages: GoLang, Java or Rust, intermediate experience with python, bash Expertise with backend systems in large-scale service-oriented architectures Intermediate to advanced level experience with at least one public cloud platform like AWS, Azure, or GCP.  AWS Preferred Intermediate to advanced level experience with Linux Operating System and CI & Build tools

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Good experience working with one or more config management and orchestration tools like Terraform, Docker, Ansible, Puppet, Salt or Chef. Terraform or Docker Preferred Passion for automation and problem solving Ability to work both with a global team and individually

LI-MM8#LI-REMOTEAt Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

Various health plans Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options Education reimbursement In-office perks, and more!

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

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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 a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems and services that form the foundation of Alpaca and empower millions of users who are trading billions of dollars worth of assets. The Trading API Team is responsible for developing and maintaining all interactive products within our ecosystem, encompassing operational software and user-facing applications. The team's objective is to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders, from internal users to end customers. The Trading API Team plays a critical role in driving our business forward by ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of these products. For this role, we seek an experienced senior software engineer dedicated to delivering seamless and high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of designing and building scalable applications and is comfortable challenging conventions and advocating for innovative solutions. In this position, you will have the autonomy to architect and implement solutions that meet our strategic objectives, while also actively contributing to the goal-setting process alongside a collaborative, cross-functional team. Things You Get To Do:

You will play a pivotal role in architecting and developing web applications that push the boundaries of technology

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create elegant and scalable software solutions that meet our clients’ needs

Own the delivery of high-visibility features/projects, from design to deployment

A unique opportunity to mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our company

Who You Are (Must-Haves):

Minimum 5+ years of experience of software development

Experience with at least one modern programming language like React, GoLang, Python, etc. Preferably in Go and React

System design skills with object-oriented data modeling, service-oriented architectures, system abstraction

have previous software engineering experience with trading or exchange systems (OMS, EMS, exchanges, market making, algorithmic trading, quant trading) is a plus

Hands-on knowledge with Bash, Linux & Docker. Kubernetes experience is a plus

Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

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

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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 a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems and services that form the foundation of Alpaca and empower millions of users who are trading billions of dollars' worth of assets. The Trading API Team is responsible for developing and maintaining all interactive products within our ecosystem, encompassing operational software and user-facing applications. The team's objective is to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders, from internal users to end customers. The Trading API Team plays a critical role in driving our business forward by ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of these products. For this role, we seek an experienced staff software engineer dedicated to delivering seamless and high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of designing and building scalable applications and is comfortable challenging conventions and advocating for innovative solutions. In this position, you will be able to architect and implement solutions that meet our strategic objectives while actively contributing to the goal-setting process alongside a collaborative, cross-functional team. Things You Get To Do:

You will play a pivotal role in architecting and developing web applications that push the boundaries of technology

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create elegant and scalable software solutions that meet our clients’ needs

Own the delivery of high-visibility features/projects, from design to deployment

A unique opportunity to mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our company

Who You Are (Must-Haves):

7+ years of software development experience, with a strong background in designing and building distributed systems.

Experience designing end-to-end architectures that handle high-throughput, low-latency workloads.

Deep understanding of database and storage systems (SQL, NoSQL, data partitioning, indexing, caching, replication).

Experience with at least one modern programming language like React, GoLang, Python, etc. Preferably in Go and React

have previous software engineering experience with trading or exchange systems (OMS, EMS, exchanges, market making, algorithmic trading, quant trading) is a plus

Hands-on knowledge with Bash, Linux & Docker. Kubernetes experience is a plus

Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

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

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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.”  

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining the systems and services that form the foundation of Alpaca Crypto and empower millions of users who are trading billions of dollars worth of assets. For this role, we are seeking an experienced engineer who is obsessed with delivering defect-free solutions, has proven experience architecting and building at scale, and who is not afraid of challenging conventions or voicing their opinions. In this role, you will have the autonomy to design and implement solutions to achieve defined goals while actively participating in defining those goals in cooperation with a cross-functional team.   Your Role: This role is to lead all Crypto related engineering including our spot and derivatives exchanges licensed in the US and Bahamas. Architect, spec and build the perpetual futures exchange including high-performance matching engine, collateral/liquidation/risk engine, public API, kyc/aml, regulatory reporting, settlement clearing and custody, banking, order management, accounting, analytics and compliance integrations. Our vision for a regulated, centralized multi-asset exchange is designed with modern custody and risk management measures in mind as we prepare for how regulations will change in a post-FTX world. This is a blank canvas opportunity to design a state-of-the-art crypto exchange with the many synergies arising from our renowned securities brokerage with its unimpeachable track record in safeguarding customer assets. We are uniquely positioned to become the pre-eminent brand in global financial investment infrastructure for both crypto and tradfi combined. Alpaca is 100% distributed and remote.  This role will be reporting directly to the Head of Crypto for the initial phase and then to the CTO once the product is more mature.   Things You Get To Do:

Design highly scalable, mission-critical crypto spot and derivatives exchange trading millions of dollars from day one Implement backend services and web applications Maintain good software quality and test coverage Participate in code reviews Troubleshoot incidents and reported bugs You may be asked to be on-call to assist with engineering projects that are timely in nature

  Who You Are (Must-Haves):

Experience building a CLOB exchange, HFT, market-making, high performance matching engines, margin/liquidation engines or other high-throughput & low-latency, regulated, fault-tolerant financial system Experience in building crypto  BSc/MSc or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field *Minimum 4 years of experience of backend software development Experience with at least one modern programming language like GoLang, Python, C/C++, NodeJS, Java, etc. Our platform is based in Golang SQL or relational database skills Hands-on knowledge with Bash, Linux & Docker. Kubernetes experience is a plus Excited about what we are building at Alpaca

*The position level and title will vary according to candidate's experience and skills    Who You Might Be (Nice-to-Haves):  

Experience with Kubernetes, CKA, CKAD certification DevOps mindset is an asset Experience with NoSQL Experience with CI/CD Good understanding of the financial market Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies Knowledge of microservice architectures Knowledge of clean code principles 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

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