Senior Software Engineer, Upstart Bank

Summary

Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace focused on reducing the cost and complexity of borrowing for Americans. The Senior Software Engineer will design and build systems for Upstart Bank, supporting operations and ensuring reliable software delivery in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable systems, services, and user-facing workflows that support Upstart Bank’s core platform and operations
• Own technical design and delivery for medium-to-large engineering projects spanning multiple quarters
• Translate business, operational, and regulatory requirements into reliable, maintainable software
• Improve system reliability, performance, observability, and data consistency across distributed services and integrations
• Contribute to architecture and design discussions, helping systems evolve for scale, auditability, and long-term maintainability
• Partner with product, compliance, operations, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions in a regulated environment
• Uphold a high engineering bar through strong implementation, code review, testing, and operational ownership

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, or a related field (or its equivalent) + 4 years of experience
• Experience building and operating production software systems in backend or full-stack environments
• Experience building scalable services, APIs, or web applications in cloud environments
• Experience owning the technical delivery of medium-to-large engineering projects spanning multiple quarters
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Java, or Kotlin
• Experience working in fintech, banking infrastructure, payments, or other regulated financial systems
• Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and communication frameworks such as Kafka or gRPC
• Experience building systems that support reliability, auditability, and strong operational controls
• Experience working with reporting pipelines, financial data flows, partner integrations, or internal operational tooling
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product, compliance, operations, and engineering partners
• Experience working across both backend services and user-facing application layers
• Proven ability to thrive in diverse work environments, including collaborative, self-directed, remote, and in-person settings

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, or a related field (or its equivalent) + 4 years of experience
• Experience building and operating production software systems in backend or full-stack environments
• Experience building scalable services, APIs, or web applications in cloud environments
• Experience owning the technical delivery of medium-to-large engineering projects spanning multiple quarters
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Java, or Kotlin

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in fintech, banking infrastructure, payments, or other regulated financial systems
• Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and communication frameworks such as Kafka or gRPC
• Experience building systems that support reliability, auditability, and strong operational controls
• Experience working with reporting pipelines, financial data flows, partner integrations, or internal operational tooling
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product, compliance, operations, and engineering partners
• Experience working across both backend services and user-facing application layers
• Proven ability to thrive in diverse work environments, including collaborative, self-directed, remote, and in-person settings

Benefits

• Target bonuses
• Equity compensation
• Generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k)
• Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
• Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
• Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
• Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
• Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
• Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
• Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
• Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
• Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)
• Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
• Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
• Connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!)