Senior Software Engineer – Partner Experience

Role Overview

• 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

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on full-stack development, distributed systems, and APIs
• Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs, services, and UIs that enable partners to access performance data, operational workflows, and program controls.
• 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

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Distributed Systems
• Google Cloud Platform
• JavaScript
• Kafka
• Kotlin
• Microservices
• Next.js
• Postgres
• Python
• React
• Ruby
• Ruby on Rails
• Spark
• SQL

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, with options to purchase supplemental 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, based on what matters most to you
• Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
• 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, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).