Staff Software Engineer, New Markets Middle East

Alpaca

Middle East
On-site
Go programming language expertise
Event-driven architecture design
System scalability optimization
Alpaca is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its Middle East operations, focusing on architecting and establishing foundational software systems for financial infrastructure. The ideal candidate will lead multi-team software initiatives and ensure compliance while optimizing performance and reliability

Job Summary

  • Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with institutional-grade APIs.
  • The Staff Software Engineer will serve as the strategic technical leader responsible for architecting foundational software systems that power Alpaca's financial infrastructure in the Middle East region.
  • This role requires setting organizational standards for quality, driving architectural decisions impacting multiple teams, and ensuring systems meet rigorous reliability and regulatory compliance requirements.

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Alpaca is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its Middle East operations, focusing on architecting and establishing foundational software systems for financial infrastructure. The ideal candidate will lead multi-team software initiatives and ensure compliance while optimizing performance and reliability.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Go programming language expertise
  • Event-driven architecture design
  • System scalability optimization
  • Regulatory compliance frameworks
  • API development and integration
  • Strategic technical leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Deep industry-wide recognition
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities
  • Genuine care for team dynamics
  • Open-source community contributions
  • Cross-regional infrastructure coordination

Key Requirements

  • Recognized expert in system design
  • Experience with Go or similar languages
  • Ability to lead complex multi-team initiatives
  • Knowledge of UAE and Saudi market regulations

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