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Senior Engineering Manager, Capital Insights

  • JR102030
  • Software Development

About Upstart

Upstart is a 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 two-thirds of Upstart loans are approved instantly and are fully automated.

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

As the Senior Engineering Manager at Upstart on the Capital Insights team, you will lead a team of skilled engineers responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing reporting systems that support our capital markets and lending operations. You will play a strategic 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.

How you’ll make an impact:

    • Team Leadership
      • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on providing the business and our supply partners with the data they need.
      • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes innovation, continuous learning, and excellence.
    • Technical Leadership
      • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of reporting systems and tools to support investor and lender activities.
      • Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of reporting platforms, leveraging best practices in software engineering.
      • Collaborate with architecture and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with broader engineering goals.
    • Stakeholder Collaboration
      • Partner with product management, business stakeholders, and compliance teams to gather requirements and ensure reporting solutions meet business needs and regulatory standards.
      • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to keep them informed of project status, risks, and opportunities.
    • Project Management
      • Manage project timelines and resources to deliver high-quality reporting solutions on time.
      • Implement frameworks to ensure efficient project execution and continuous delivery.

What we’re looking for: 

  • Minimum requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years on product-focused engineering teams.3+ years of management experience.
    • Strong proficiency in any programming language.
    • Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and SQL databases.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
    • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading successful engineering teams.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools like Jira.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
    • Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends.
  • Preferred qualifications:
    • Experience in capital markets, financial services, or a related industry, with a strong understanding of market structures and regulatory reporting.
    • Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails.

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

Time Zone Requirements - This team operates on the East/West Coast time zones.

Travel Requirements - As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.

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

 

 

 

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
$180,600—$250,000 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 candidate_accommodations@upstart.com

https://www.upstart.com/candidate_privacy_policy

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