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Staff Software Engineer - New Markets Japan (JLPT N1 Fluent)

Alpaca · Remote - APAC

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Alpaca 's roles stay open a median of 78 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Alpaca 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Alpaca
high
58 stale, 1 reposted of 60 open
Hiring momentum
100 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Alpaca 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Alpaca .

About this role

As a Staff Software Engineer at Alpaca, you will design, implement, and maintain systems that support brokerage services in Japan. Your role involves collaborating with local regulators and vendors, developing scalable financial applications, and participating in operational reliability engineering. You will also mentor team members and contribute to cross-functional projects while ensuring compliance with Japan-specific regulations.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Alpaca as an employer.

What you need

  • Native or JLPT N1 level fluency in Japanese, with the ability to read, write, and communicate professionally with local regulators, vendors, and partners.
  • Business-level English fluency, with the ability to collaborate effectively in English-only team meetings, design discussions, code reviews, and written documentation.
  • Proven experience in designing and developing complex financial systems, preferably including double-entry accounting.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, ledger structures, and transaction reconciliation.
  • Experience in building scalable, high-availability financial applications that handle multi-currency transactions.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements in financial markets, with a preference for experience in Japan (FIEA, FSA, JSDA, JIPF, or related frameworks).

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in Go, or willingness to ramp up quickly — Go is Alpaca's primary backend language.
  • Experience in the Japanese financial services sector (securities firms, banks, brokerages, or fintech).
  • Hands-on experience integrating with Japan market infrastructure such as JPX (TSE/OSE), JSCC, JASDEC, or major Japanese banks.
  • Experience with Japan-specific products such as NISA, iDeCo, tokutei-koza, or MyNumber handling.
  • Experience working in a startup or fast-growing technology company.

What you get

  • Competitive Salary & Stock Options
  • Health Benefits
  • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
  • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

Worth weighing

  • Japanese proficiency is a strict requirement; do not apply unless you meet this criterion.
  • The role requires navigating complex regulatory environments specific to Japan, which may be challenging for those unfamiliar with the market.
  • The position involves on-call responsibilities during Japan business hours, which may impact work-life balance.
  • The job is fully remote, which may not suit everyone, especially those who prefer in-office environments.

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Listed by Alpaca on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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