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Senior Software Engineer, Product

Leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit.
San Mateo, CA, USAColumbus, OH, USAAustin, TX, USA
$142,000 - $226,400
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Finance

Job Description

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.

Within Upstart's Small Dollar Loans team, we're building an exciting new product to empower people with the tools and access they need to gain control over their financial lives. We're building a new, AI-native team from the ground up, rethinking how we collaborate and the tools we use.

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on Backend, B2C product development, you will:

  • Build high quality web features for the Small Dollar Loans product
  • Lead projects from requirements through design and implementation
  • Mentor other engineers
  • Collaborate on developing northstar designs and engineering strategy
  • Review code from other engineers

We're looking for someone with:

  • 5+ years of backend web application development experience
  • Proficiency in Kotlin, Ruby, Java, or C# and multiple programming languages
  • Product-oriented mindset and passion for user experience
  • Deep knowledge of software development principles and scalable systems
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with Next.js, Vercel, Spring Framework (preferred)

We offer competitive compensation ($142,000-$226,400), comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, equity, and a digital-first culture allowing work from anywhere in the US. Join us in our mission to enable access to effortless credit based on true risk.

Last updated 16 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Product

  • Build high quality web features for the Small Dollar Loans product
  • Lead projects from requirements, through design, and into the hands of customers
  • Mentor other engineers
  • Collaborate with other engineers on developing northstar designs and engineering strategy
  • Review code from other engineers within the team and across Upstart

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Product

Java
Kotlin
Node.js
Ruby
  • 5+ years of experience developing backend web applications professionally
  • Proficiency with either Kotlin, Ruby, Java, or C# and at least one other programming language
  • Passionate about the end-user experience, exhibiting a product-oriented mindset
  • Depth of experience in software development principals and best practices for scalable systems
  • Proven ability to effectively analyze and solve complex problems

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Product

401k
Dental Insurance
Equity
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
  • 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 in office