Senior Director of Data Platform Engineering @Upstart
Data and Analytics
Salary usd 261,000 - 3..
Remote Location
🇺🇸 USA Only
Employment Type full-time
Posted Today

[Hiring] Senior Director of Data Platform Engineering @Upstart

Today - Upstart is hiring a remote Senior Director of Data Platform Engineering. 💸 Salary: usd 261,000 - 357,200 per year 📍Location: USA

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.
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Senior Director of Data Platform Engineering @Upstart
Data and Analytics
Salary usd 261,000 - 3..
Remote Location
🇺🇸 USA Only
Employment Type full-time
Posted Today
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