Director Of Engineering, Platform Engineering
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About Upstart
Upstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstarts AI marketplace Upstart-powered banks and credit unions can have higher approval rates and lower loss rates across races ages and genders while simultaneously delivering the exceptional digital-first lending experience their customers demand. More than 80% of borrowers are approved instantly with zero documentation to upload.
Upstart is a digital-first company which means that most Upstarters live and work anywhere in the United States. However we also have offices in San Mateo California; Columbus Ohio; and Austin Texas.
Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Upstart wed love to hear from you!
Director of Engineering - Platform Engineering
Upstart Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is the leading AI lending marketplace connecting millions of consumers to 100 banks and credit unions that leverage Upstarts AI models and cloud applications to deliver superior credit products. With Upstart AI lenders can approve more borrowers at lower rates across races ages and genders while delivering the exceptional digital-first experience customers demand. More than 80% of borrowers are approved instantly with zero documentation to upload. Founded in 2012 Upstarts platform includes personal loans automotive retail and refinance loans and small-dollar relief loans. Upstart is based in San Mateo California and Columbus Ohio.
Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk.
The Role
The Platform Engineering team builds and maintains the foundational systems that power all of Upstarts engineering teams and customer-facing products. This includes our API Gateway Event Bus gRPC stack Frontend Platform Design System and secure Login and Identity solutions.
The teams charter is to deliver the communication fabric authentication frameworks and next-generation design systems that scale our products and enable engineers to move faster with confidence. While the team executes well today there is a significant opportunity to improve customer focus drive adoption across engineering and reduce fragmentation.
How Youll Make an Impact
- Define and drive the vision and roadmap for core platform solutions powering Upstarts products and engineering teams.
- Deliver scalable secure communication and identity frameworks that form the backbone of our product suite.
- Improve adoption of platform solutions across engineering by partnering closely with other technical leaders.
- Lead the development of next-generation design systems and frontend platforms that elevate customer and developer experiences.
- Build alignment across organizations to reduce bespoke solutions and technical debt.
- Mentor senior engineers and grow future technical leaders within the team.
- Represent Platform Engineering in weekly Operational Reviews Engineering Leadership meetings and Strategic Planning sessions.
What were looking for
Minimum Requirements:
- Extensive experience in software engineering with demonstrated success leading teams that deliver platform-level solutions.
- Deep expertise in developer productivity frameworks and in design systems and modern front end frameworks
- Robust expertise in cloud infrastructure APIs and gateways event-driven systems authentication/authorization.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and influence adoption of shared systems across engineering organizations.
- Strong technical judgment with the ability to balance speed scalability and security.
- Experience managing senior engineers and driving outcomes in cross-functional environments.
Preferred qualifications
- Track record of building and scaling platform teams in fast-moving high-growth environments.
- Experience influencing executive-level stakeholders and ensuring adoption of cross-cutting solutions.
- Familiarity with experimentation frameworks and backend event/data processing systems.
Important Details
- Position Location - This role is available in the following locations: Remote San Mateo CA and Columbus OH
- Time Zone Requirements - This team operates on the East/West Coast time zones.
- Travel Requirements - As a digital first company the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions cadence varies depending on the team and role; XX
What youll love:
- Competitive Compensation (base bonus & equity)
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous holiday vacation sick and safety leave
- Supportive parental family care and military leave programs
- Annual wellness technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
- Social activities including team events and onsites all-company updates employee resource groups (ERGs) and other interest groups such as book clubs fitness investing and volunteering
- Catered lunches snacks & drinks when working in offices
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At Upstart your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic locationwith our digital first philosophy Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
In addition Upstart provides employees with target bonuses equity compensation and generous benefits packages (including medical dental vision and 401k).
Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that underrepresented classes receive better access to affordable credit and are just as committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We celebrate all cultures backgrounds perspectives and experiences and know that we can only become better together.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please email
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