Senior Software Engineer, Product Led Growth

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, Upstart leverages AI to provide higher approval rates and lower loss rates across diverse demographics while delivering an exceptional digital-first lending experience. More than 80% of borrowers are approved instantly, with zero documentation required.

The Product-Led Growth (PLG) Team at Upstart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive growth by deepening relationships with existing customers. In this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping how we drive engagement through intelligent targeting, seamless offer presentation, and strategic product recommendations. Your responsibilities will include enhancing the logged-in user dashboard, optimizing cross-sell strategies, and advancing data collection and personalized offer experiences.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work in a full-stack capacity, designing and implementing features that support intelligent, personalized offer recommendations. You'll collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Research Scientists, and Marketing Managers to deliver high-quality products. The role requires leveraging experimentation and data-driven insights to refine growth strategies and optimize engagement through continuous testing and iteration.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software development experience, with a strong background in product-oriented teams and microservices architecture. Experience with growth engineering product stacks and technologies like Ruby on Rails, Kotlin, or React is highly valued. You'll be joining a company that values technical excellence and offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment with options for remote work across the US or from offices in San Mateo, Columbus, or Austin.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven company that's using AI to revolutionize lending while maintaining a strong focus on customer success and technical innovation. Your work will directly impact customer lifetime value and help more people access the right financial products at the right time.