[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @Upstart

Role Description

This role involves working closely with cross-functional partners to execute projects across the whole stack.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, or a related field (or its equivalent) + 4 years of experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to execute independently and deliver projects of varying complexity and sizes with minimal direction.
• Comfortable challenging authority and thrive in environments where you are expected to think like an owner.
• Preference for face-time and synchronous collaboration.

Requirements

• This role is available in the following locations: Remote, San Mateo, Columbus, Austin.
• This team operates across all U.S. time zones.
• This team has regular on-site collaboration sessions, occurring 3 days per quarter at an Upstart office.
• Upstart will cover all travel related expenses for these meetups.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly.
• Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose.
• Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans.
• Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays.
• Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments.
• Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources.
• Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service.
• Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development.
• Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources needed to do your best work.
• Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs).
• Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices.