[Hiring] Senior Director of Data Platform Engineering @Upstart

Role Description

As the Senior Director of Data Platform Engineering, you will lead Upstart’s data platform organization and set the strategy for Upstart’s data infrastructure.

• Lead and evolve Upstart’s data platform organization, including Database Engineering, Data Capture, Data Curation, and Production Experience & Data Governance.
• Set the strategy and roadmap for Upstart’s data infrastructure, developing deep context on business and technical priorities.
• Modernize Upstart’s operational data architecture, partnering with engineering teams to simplify systems and improve reliability.
• Develop engineering leaders and teams, establishing clear ownership, operating practices, and technical standards.
• Partner across Analytics, Analytics Engineering, Engineering, and Machine Learning Platform to understand shared needs and establish priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of direct people management experience.
• Experience leading a data engineering or data platform organization, including managing managers and multiple engineering teams.
• Experience leading the development and operation of shared data platforms or infrastructure.
• Experience owning strategy and technical roadmaps for large-scale data infrastructure.
• Experience leading data infrastructure modernization, architecture evolution, or technical-debt reduction in a production environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of database engineering, data governance, data quality, and operational data architecture.
• Experience partnering with or leading an Analytics Engineering function.
• Experience working in a regulated or data-intensive industry, such as financial services or lending.
• Ability to connect data infrastructure investments to business priorities.
• Experience leading organizations through changes in data architecture, operating models, or platform ownership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources.
• Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans.
• Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments.
• Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources.
• Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools.
• Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being.
• Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources.
• Connection and community through team events and employee resource groups (ERGs).
• Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens in certain offices.