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Alt is hiring a Senior Fullstack Engineer, Auctions

About the Role

Alt is looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to build the engine behind a marketplace that moves hundreds of millions of dollars in GMV. You'll sit at the intersection of high-scale transaction systems and AI to build products for consignors, buyers, and power sellers.

What You'll Do

  • Architect and scale the high-concurrency bidding and listing systems that power 9-figure annual GMV.
  • Develop next-gen features that leverage AI to provide instant valuations and upfront liquidity to consignors and sellers.
  • Use data and machine learning to build rich, personalized discovery experiences that match unique collectibles to the right buyers.
  • Design and launch sophisticated management tools for high-frequency 'power sellers' and veteran hobbyists.
  • Build end-to-end from low-latency backend logic for live bidding to sleek, responsive UI.
  • Mentor the team and set the standard for code quality, system reliability, and performance.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience building and scaling complex applications.
  • Deep experience with React, TypeScript, and building high-performance, real-time UIs.
  • Product instincts and understanding of the collector mindset.
  • Track record of building systems that stay up under high stakes and high traffic.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with personalization engines, recommendation systems, or AI/ML integrations.

Technical Stack

  • Python
  • Postgres
  • AWS/Cloud infra
  • React
  • TypeScript

Team & Environment

You will join the Auctions team.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $140,000-$180,000 + equity
  • $100/month work-from-home stipend
  • $200/month wellness stipend
  • WeWork office stipend
  • 401(k) retirement benefits
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA, for you and your dependent(s)

Work Mode

This is a remote position.

You will have a seat at the table to help shape the future of Alt and the alternative asset space, with autonomy and ownership on projects that matter.

Required Skills
PythonPostgresAWSReactTypeScriptCloud InfrastructureFullstack DevelopmentSystem DesignAPI DesignPerformance OptimizationCode QualityTestingSecurity Best Practices
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About company
Alt

Alt is unlocking the value of alternative assets, starting with the $5 B trading-card market. We let collectors buy, sell, vault, and finance their cards in one place.

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Category fullstack
Posted a month ago