Senior Software Engineer, Site Reliability Tooling

Upstart, a leading AI lending marketplace, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Site Reliability Tooling to join their growing team. As a digital-first company with offices in San Mateo, Columbus, and Austin, Upstart is revolutionizing the lending industry by leveraging AI to expand access to affordable credit.

The Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team at Upstart is responsible for maintaining the reliability, resiliency, and observability of their production systems. As a Senior SRE Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in building tooling and automation to monitor infrastructure health and create a productive environment for engineers while ensuring a world-class experience for customers.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years of combined experience in Software Engineering, Site Reliability, and DevOps Engineering. You'll need strong proficiency in Python, Go, and TypeScript, along with expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform. Experience with observability platforms, monitoring tools, and supporting microservice-oriented cloud environments is essential.

What makes this role exciting is the opportunity to shape the future of SRE at Upstart. You'll be implementing standards for monitoring various systems, including microservices, web apps, and machine learning platforms. The role involves improving incident response practices and automating toil, directly impacting the success of both the SRE team and Upstart as a whole.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $163,600 to $226,400, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. These include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching up to $4,500, ESPP, and various leave programs. The company offers a flexible work environment with remote options and quarterly in-person collaboration sessions.

Upstart's mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk, combined with their commitment to using AI and technology to revolutionize lending, makes this an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about site reliability and tooling automation in a fintech environment.