Founding Director of Engineering - Remote Opportunity in India
About the Role
We are seeking a Remote Founding Director of Engineering to lead our engineering efforts in India. This is a unique opportunity to join Alpaca, a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure company, and make a significant impact in the financial services sector. As a key member of our global team, you will help shape the future of financial technology.
What You'll Do
- Establish and lead Alpaca's engineering presence in India, building a world-class engineering organization from the ground up.
- Architect critical financial infrastructure and shape the technical strategy for Alpaca in one of the world's largest financial markets.
- Serve as the strategic technical leader for India operations, balancing high-level strategic planning with operational oversight.
- Guide transformational technical initiatives that span multiple divisions, ensuring alignment with Alpaca's mission.
- Act as a key liaison between teams and executive leadership, facilitating communication and influencing strategic direction.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a leadership role within engineering, particularly in the financial services or technology sectors.
- Exceptional technical depth combined with strategic vision, capable of guiding complex technical initiatives.
- Strong communication skills to engage with senior leadership and influence organizational culture.
- Experience in building and managing high-performing teams in a remote work environment.
- Passion for open-source contributions and enhancing developer-friendly APIs.
Nice to Have
- Experience with broker-dealer operations or financial technology.
- Familiarity with API development and integration.
- Background in working with diverse, globally distributed teams.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to shape the future of financial services and technology.
- Supportive and inclusive company culture.
- Access to professional development resources and learning opportunities.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead engineering efforts at a rapidly growing FinTech company. With a competitive salary and a fully remote work environment, it's an attractive position for experienced leaders.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proven track record in leading engineering teams with a focus on API development and financial technology, demonstrating a deep understanding of the fintech landscape and regulatory compliance.
Strong remote management skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and team building across diverse, geographically distributed teams, ensuring high engagement and productivity.
Strategic mindset with experience in scaling engineering operations, able to implement robust engineering practices and methodologies that align with business goals and drive innovation.
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