Key skills
Software engineeringCloud infrastructureAPIsgatewaysEvent-driven systemsDeveloper productivity frameworksDesign systemsModern front end frameworksAuthentication/authorizationInfluencing stakeholdersMentoringCross-functional collaborationAILeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication
About this role
Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace dedicated to reducing the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. The Director of Engineering for Platform Engineering will define the vision and roadmap for core platform solutions, lead the development of scalable frameworks, and mentor senior engineers while driving the adoption of platform solutions across engineering teams.
Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the vision and roadmap for core platform solutions powering Upstart’s products and engineering teams
- Deliver scalable, secure communication and identity frameworks that form the backbone of our product suite
- Improve adoption of platform solutions across engineering by partnering closely with other technical leaders
- Lead the development of next-generation design systems and frontend platforms that elevate customer and developer experiences
- Build alignment across organizations to reduce bespoke solutions and technical debt
- Mentor senior engineers and grow future technical leaders within the team
- Represent Platform Engineering in weekly Operational Reviews, Engineering Leadership meetings, and Strategic Planning sessions
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in software engineering, with demonstrated success leading teams that deliver platform-level solutions
- Deep expertise in developer productivity frameworks, design systems, and modern front end frameworks
- Robust expertise in cloud infrastructure, APIs and gateways, event-driven systems, authentication/authorization
- Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and influence adoption of shared systems across engineering organizations
- Strong technical judgment with the ability to balance speed, scalability, and security
- Experience managing senior engineers and driving outcomes in cross-functional environments
- Track record of building and scaling platform teams in fast-moving, high-growth environments
- Experience influencing executive-level stakeholders and ensuring adoption of cross-cutting solutions
- Familiarity with experimentation frameworks and backend event/data processing systems