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Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit using AI technology.
San Mateo, CA, USAColumbus, OH, USAAustin, TX, USA
$163,600 - $226,400
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Finance

Description For Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Upstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstart's 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.

The Data Platform Engineering team (Part of Upstart's Decisioning & Data) provides developer tools, frameworks, and scalable data infrastructure as shared services across Upstart. You will join the subdivision that focuses on data infrastructure & observability.

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will:

  • Manage the Lakehouse (Databricks) infrastructure, including access control, security, and observability
  • Enhance data infrastructure observability, focusing on cost and usage efficiency
  • Improve build-test-deploy-monitor patterns for data apps and stack
  • Build cloud infrastructure aligned with business objectives
  • Work with cross-functional stakeholders on developer efficiency and infrastructure reliability
  • Improve Lakehouse security and observability
  • Mentor junior team members and evangelize best practices

The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a digital-first company with offices in San Mateo, Columbus, and Austin. Regular on-site collaboration sessions occur 3 days per quarter, with travel expenses covered by Upstart.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced infrastructure engineer passionate about building scalable data infrastructure and working with cutting-edge technologies in the fintech space. You'll be part of a team that's revolutionizing lending through AI while maintaining high standards of security and efficiency.

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Responsibilities For Senior Infrastructure Engineer

  • Manage Lakehouse (Databricks) infrastructure, including access control, security, and observability
  • Enhance data infrastructure observability, focusing on cost and usage efficiency
  • Improve build-test-deploy-monitor pattern for data apps and stack
  • Help build cloud infrastructure aligned with business objectives
  • Work with cross-functional stakeholders on developer efficiency
  • Improve Lakehouse security and observability
  • Mentor junior team members and evangelize best practices

Requirements For Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Python
Kubernetes
Redis
Kafka
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps or related fields
  • Hands-on experience in AWS cloud services (EC2, SQS, S3, Lambda, EKS)
  • Strong experience working with Python or similar scripting languages
  • Strong DevOps/SRE knowledge and expertise
  • Experience with containerization/container orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Hands-on experience with application performance monitoring solutions

Benefits For Senior Infrastructure Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Equity
  • Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
  • Parental, family care, and military leave programs
  • Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement
  • Social activities and team events
  • Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices

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