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Alpaca

Developer-friendly APIs for trading

Americas· 13 roles · RemoteNorth America· 11 roles · RemoteEMEA· 6 roles · Remote

CORE INFO

$337.9M
Total Funding
Series D+
Round
2015
Founded
250+
Team Size
San Mateo, California, United States
Headquarters

Alpaca provides developer-friendly APIs for stock and cryptocurrency trading, catering to both individual traders and financial institutions. Their services enable the creation of custom trading applications and the automation of trading strategies.

  • Alpaca raised $150 million in a Series D funding round led by Drive Capital, valuing the company at $1.15 billion.alpaca.markets
  • The company supports over 7 million brokerage accounts across more than 40 countries.alpaca.markets
  • TechCrunch reported on Alpaca's $52 million Series C funding round, highlighting its expansion into international markets.techcrunch.com

WHY WE WOULD WORK AT ALPACA

Global Impact

Join a mission to democratize financial markets, enabling over 8 billion people to access trading through innovative API solutions.

Developer-Friendly Environment

Work with cutting-edge Broker and Trading APIs that empower developers to create custom trading applications and automate strategies.

Diverse Team Culture

Collaborate with a global team of over 250 employees from diverse backgrounds, fostering innovation and creativity in a supportive environment.

Rapid Growth Opportunities

Be part of a fast-growing company with over 7 million brokerage accounts and expansion into international markets following significant funding rounds.

Secure Technology Stack

Contribute to a robust platform built on modern, scalable technologies designed for high-frequency trading and large-scale data processing.

Recognized Excellence

Join a company ranked #450 on Forbes' 'America's Best Startup Employers' list, reflecting a commitment to employee satisfaction and growth.

MARKET AND TRACTION

GROWTH TACTICS

  • Alpaca aims to democratize access to financial markets by providing developer-friendly APIs for trading.

  • The company has expanded its offerings and global reach through innovative API-driven solutions, targeting both individual traders and financial institutions.

  • Alpaca has successfully entered international markets, including the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, following its Series C funding.
  • KEY METRICS

    ✦ KEY METRIC
  • Over 7 million brokerage accounts have been opened across more than 40 countries.

  • The company supports a developer community of over 61,000 monthly active developers.

  • Alpaca has raised a total of approximately $337.9 million across 12 funding rounds, with its most recent funding round being a $150 million Series D.
  • NOTABLE CUSTOMERS

  • Alpaca powers hundreds of financial institutions and fintech companies, including SBI Holdings, Bitso, and eToro.

  • Other notable clients include Kraken, Spaceship, and Derayah, showcasing the platform's versatility across various financial services.
  • COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

  • Alpaca's Broker API provides a comprehensive brokerage infrastructure, allowing fintech companies to build customizable investing applications.

  • The Trading API enables programmatic trading across multiple asset classes, giving users the ability to automate trading strategies effectively.

  • The focus on developer-friendly solutions positions Alpaca uniquely in the fintech space, catering to both retail and institutional clients.
  • MARKET POSITION

  • Founded in 2015, Alpaca has quickly established itself as a leader in the API brokerage space.

  • The company is recognized for its mission to allow over 8 billion people access to financial markets, emphasizing its commitment to inclusivity in finance.

  • Alpaca was ranked #450 on Forbes' "America's Best Startup Employers" list in 2024, reflecting its strong employer brand and growth potential.
  • PRODUCT AND TECH

    Broker API

    Alpaca's Broker API provides a comprehensive brokerage infrastructure that enables fintech companies and institutions to build customizable investing applications. This service is crucial for developers looking to integrate trading capabilities into their platforms seamlessly.

    Trading API

    The Trading API allows programmatic trading across various asset classes, including U.S. stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies. This API is essential for traders and institutions aiming to automate their trading strategies and enhance their trading efficiency.

    Market Data Services

    Alpaca offers market data provision as part of its services, supplying real-time and historical data to support trading decisions. Access to accurate market data is vital for traders and institutions to make informed investment choices.

    Paper Trading Simulation

    The paper trading simulation feature allows users to practice trading strategies without financial risk, using real market conditions. This service is important for both novice and experienced traders to test and refine their strategies before committing real capital.

    Community Platforms

    Alpaca fosters a developer community through platforms that encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing. This community aspect is significant for driving innovation and support among users of Alpaca's APIs.

    COMPANY CULTURE

    Values

  • Democratizing access to financial markets

  • Innovation through technology and APIs

  • Collaboration across diverse backgrounds

  • Commitment to security and compliance

  • Empowering developers and institutions
  • Operating Principles

  • Focus on developer-friendly solutions

  • Prioritize user experience and accessibility

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement

  • Encourage experimentation and creativity

  • Maintain transparency in operations and communications
  • Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements for a global team

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

  • Supportive environment for innovation and creativity

  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources

  • Competitive compensation and benefits packages
  • Learning & Growth

  • Emphasis on continuous learning and skill development

  • Regular training sessions and workshops

  • Opportunities to work on diverse projects

  • Encouragement of knowledge sharing among team members

  • Access to a community of over 61,000 active developers
  • Team Cadence

  • Agile and iterative project management approach

  • Regular team meetings to align on goals

  • Open communication channels across teams

  • Emphasis on collaboration and teamwork

  • Flexible schedules to accommodate global team members
  • HIRING SIGNAL

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    By Function
    Breakdown of open roles
    Data · 6
    GTM · 5
    Design · 6
    G&A · 6
    Product · 6
    Support · 1
    Marketing · 2
    Operations · 12
    Engineering · 27
    Top Locations
    Where hiring is concentrated
    Remote-eligible postings counted separately
    Remote - Americas
    7
    Remote - North America
    7
    Remote - EMEA
    6
    Remote - APAC
    5
    Remote - Americas
    5
    Remote - North America
    4
    Remote - Global Anywhere
    3
    Remote - India
    2
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    KEY COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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    Jan 14, 2026FUNDINGAlpaca Raises $150 Million at a $1.15B Valuation to Build the Global Standard for Brokerage Infrastructurealpaca.markets
    Jul 16, 2026FUNDINGAlpaca Raises $135 Million to Scale Agent-First Brokerage Infrastructure for Tokenized Markets and AI-Native Financial Servicesalpaca.markets
    Apr 23, 2025FUNDINGAlpaca raises $52M Series C to take its API brokerage platform to new markets | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com
    Jul 10, 2025MILESTONEAlpaca Enters UK and EU Market through WealthKernel Acquisitionalpaca.markets
    Oct 12, 2023FUNDINGAlpaca and Japan’s SBI Holdings Announce Partnership and USD15 Million Strategic Investment to Accelerate Alpaca’s Asian Businessalpaca.markets
    Jul 7, 2026MILESTONEAlpaca Completes EEA Passporting to 29 Countries, Expanding Access to Regulated Investment Services Across Europealpaca.markets
    Aug 17, 2026PRODUCTAlpaca Registers as Futures Commission Merchant with the CFTC and NFA to Advance Launch of Prediction Marketsalpaca.markets
    May 20, 2026INTERVIEWAlpaca’s Vision for the “AWS of Finance” | CEO Yoshi Yokokawa on Building the Next Generation of Financial Infrastructurealpaca.markets
    Apr 30, 2025INTERVIEWYoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca – 5 Million Accounts in 40 Countries, A Vision for Borderless Investing, Decision Frameworks & The API Sandwich Strategyfintechleaders.substack.com
    Jan 1, 2025FOUNDER PROFILE24 New Endeavor Entrepreneurs Selected in Cambridgeendeavor.org
    Sep 1, 2026CUSTOMER WINBinance Launches US Options with Alpaca to Expand Multi-Asset Super Appalpaca.markets
    Jul 20, 2026PRODUCTAlpaca Launches MCP Servers in Public Beta for Broker Partners.alpaca.markets