Senior Software Engineer, API Enablement

Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace that partners with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. As a digital-first company, we offer the flexibility to work remotely across the US or from our offices in San Mateo, Columbus, or Austin.

The API Enablement team at Upstart builds and maintains the communication fabric that connects building blocks (services) within and outside of Upstart in a simple and secure way. Our primary objective is to develop explicit interfaces between all facets of our systems and provide secure access to high-quality data, enabling product teams to move faster and more securely. We are guided by principles of speed, data quality, ease of use, observability, and security.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the API Enablement team, you will be empowered to design and implement robust API solutions using gRPC framework. You'll lead the implementation of Event Bus, an ecosystem of tools, services, and libraries that facilitates organizational access to high-quality data. We're a small, high-impact team contributing to Upstart's North Star Architecture and seeking a product-oriented engineer passionate about API solutions.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $163,600 to $226,400 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) matching, equity through ESPP, and various leave programs. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Kotlin, Python, Ruby, and Kafka while having the opportunity to mentor others and shape API development practices across the organization.

This position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it ideal for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on a platform that's revolutionizing the lending industry through AI technology. The role offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining strong team collaboration through quarterly in-person meetings.