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Software Engineer, Auto Refi

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 - $196,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
4+ years of experience
AI · Finance

Description For Software Engineer, Auto Refi

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.

The Auto Refi team is responsible for scaling our auto refinance loan product. As a Software Engineer on this team, you'll work closely with cross-functional partners to execute projects across the whole stack. You'll be involved in making thoughtful architectural decisions, improving software quality, and delivering new ideas that achieve meaningful improvements to team metrics.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading successful projects collaboratively with engineering team members and cross-functional partners
  • Making architectural decisions to improve software quality
  • Proposing and delivering new ideas for team metrics improvement
  • Collaborating with stakeholders on challenging problems

The tech stack primarily uses Kotlin (Spring), Ruby (Rails), and TypeScript (React). You'll work in a distributed team environment with regular face-time collaboration through Zoom for pair/mob programming. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on impactful financial technology solutions.

As a digital-first company, most work can be accomplished remotely, with teams meeting in person once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days. This structure provides flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration and culture.

Join us if you're passionate about enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk and want to be part of a team that's revolutionizing the lending industry through AI and technology.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Auto Refi

  • Lead successful projects working collaboratively with engineering team members and cross-functional partners
  • Make thoughtful architectural decisions to improve the quality of our software
  • Propose and deliver new ideas that achieve meaningful improvements to our team's metrics
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to find solutions to our most challenging problems

Requirements For Software Engineer, Auto Refi

Kotlin
Ruby
TypeScript
React
  • 4+ years of professional full stack software development experience
  • 2+ years of professional experience with SQL databases and domain modeling
  • Some experience with a front-end framework like React
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to execute independently
  • Comfortable challenging authority
  • Preference for face-time and synchronous collaboration

Benefits For Software Engineer, Auto Refi

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
  • Comprehensive 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
  • Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
  • Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
  • Social activities and team events
  • Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices

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