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Software Engineer, Capital Insights

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142K-197K Annually
Mid level
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2 Locations
142K-197K Annually
Mid level
Develop and maintain scalable reporting systems supporting capital markets and lending operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and compliance.
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About Upstart

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. More than 80% of borrowers are approved instantly, with zero documentation to upload.

Upstart is a digital-first company, which means that most Upstarters live and work anywhere in the United States. However, we also have offices in San Mateo, California; Columbus, Ohio; and Austin, Texas.

Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Upstart, we’d love to hear from you!

The Team

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Capital Insights engineering teams. You will be part of a team of skilled engineers responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing reporting systems that support our capital markets and lending operations. You will play an exciting role in defining the future state of our reporting infrastructure, driving innovation, and ensuring that our systems can scale to meet the growing demands of the business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineering, product management, and compliance, to ensure that our reporting infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and meets regulatory requirements. This role is perfect for someone passionate about building high-performance teams and creating reliable, scalable systems that deliver critical information to the business in real time.

Position Location - This role is available in the following locations: Remote, San Mateo, Columbus, Austin 

Time Zone Requirements - This team operates across all U.S. time zones.

Travel Requirements - This team has regular on-site collaboration sessions. These occur 3 days per quarter at an Upstart office. If you need to travel to make these meetups, Upstart will cover all travel related expenses.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver projects that align with business goals
  • Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of self-service tools that enhance the investor experience
  • Work with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and build solutions that improve business workflows
  • Develop scalable, reliable systems that meet the needs of both internal users and external investors
  • Ensure  security, performance, and availability  of our critical platforms
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and the deployment of high-quality code 

What we’re looking for: 

  • Minimum requirements:
    • 3-5  years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on full-stack development, distributed systems, and APIs
    • Experience with some or many of the following: Ruby on Rails, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, React, Next.js, Vercel, Python
    • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and deploying applications in a cloud native environment
    • Experience with  microservices architecture and real-time data processing pipelines (Kafka, Spark, or similar)
    • Familiarity with database technologies such as SQL and data warehousing solutions
    • Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Preferred qualifications:
    • Experience in capital markets, financial services, or a related industry, with a strong understanding of market structures and regulations
    • Prior experience or demonstrated enthusiasm for working on internal tools
    • History of thriving in a variety of work environments: both collaborative and self-directed; remote and in-person
  • Nice to haves: 
    • Experience working with large datasets, data modeling, and building robust data pipelines
    • Experience with data tools like ClickHouse, Databricks, dbt, Redshift, and Looker

What you'll love: 

  • Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart 
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
  • 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 including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
  • Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices

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At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package.  The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).

United States | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range
$142,000$196,600 USD

Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that underrepresented classes receive better access to affordable credit, and are just as committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We celebrate all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and know that we can only become better together. 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected]

https://www.upstart.com/candidate_privacy_policy

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
Clickhouse
Databricks
Dbt
GCP
Kafka
Kotlin
Looker
Next.Js
Postgres
Python
React
Redshift
Ruby On Rails
Spark
Vercel

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