Senior Software Engineer, Site Reliability Tooling

Upstart, a leading AI lending marketplace, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on Site Reliability Tooling to join their Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to impact the reliability, resiliency, and observability of Upstart's production systems.

The SRE team at Upstart is responsible for building tooling and automation to monitor infrastructure health and create a productive environment for engineers while delivering a world-class experience for customers. As a Senior SRE Engineer, you'll be instrumental in defining Upstart's strategy for technology operations risk mitigation, including disaster planning and on-call procedures.

The position offers the flexibility of remote work across the US or the option to work from offices in San Mateo, CA, Columbus, OH, or Austin, TX. The role requires participation in quarterly on-site collaboration sessions (3 days per quarter), with travel expenses covered by Upstart.

Your expertise will directly influence the team's direction as you work alongside other SREs and engineers to optimize Upstart's systems. The role requires a minimum of 6 years of combined experience in Software Engineering, Site Reliability, and DevOps Engineering, with proficiency in Python, Go, and JavaScript/TypeScript. You'll be working with modern technologies including Terraform, Kubernetes, and various observability tools.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $163,600 to $226,400 USD, complemented by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, equity opportunities, and various wellness programs. The company culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and work-life balance, with regular team events and social activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who is passionate about reliability, automation, and building scalable solutions in a fast-growing fintech environment. Your work will directly impact millions of customers while working with cutting-edge technologies in AI and financial services.