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 dynamic 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 central to maintaining the reliability, resiliency, and observability of their production systems. In this role, you'll be instrumental in building tooling and automation that monitors infrastructure health and creates a productive environment for engineers while ensuring a world-class experience for customers.

Your responsibilities will include implementing monitoring standards across microservices, web apps, mobile apps, databases, and Kubernetes clusters. You'll be deeply involved in improving incident response practices and automating toil, while working closely with other SREs and engineers to optimize Upstart's systems.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of combined experience in Software Engineering, Site Reliability, and DevOps Engineering. You should be proficient in Python, Go, and JavaScript/TypeScript, with strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform. Your background should demonstrate solid experience with observability tools, incident management, and supporting SaaS applications in a microservice architecture.

Upstart offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation with base salary, bonus, and equity, full healthcare coverage, 401(k) matching, and various leave programs. The company maintains a digital-first approach with flexible work arrangements, including remote options across the US.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of financial technology while working with cutting-edge technologies in a mission-driven environment. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, ownership, and making a real impact on how millions of people access credit.