Upstart · 5 months ago
Recruiting Manager, Engineering
Upstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. As the Engineering Recruiting Manager, you will lead a team of recruiters focused on technical hiring, own the strategy and execution of engineering recruiting initiatives, and partner closely with senior engineering leaders to meet business needs.
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Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and inspire a team of full lifecycle recruiters focused on technical hiring across a range of engineering roles and levels
Own the strategy, roadmap, and execution of Upstart’s engineering recruiting efforts, ensuring alignment with broader company objectives
Serve as a hands-on recruiting expert, setting a high bar through direct engagement with key searches and demonstrating best-in-class recruiting practices
Act as a trusted partner to engineering and product leaders by offering strategic insights, talent market expertise, and regular updates on pipeline health
Build scalable and effective recruiting processes that enhance candidate experience and drive quality, speed, and efficiency
Drive adoption and optimization of recruiting tools and systems, including applicant tracking systems and data reporting frameworks
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, including proven success building and managing recruiting teams
Strong track record as a full lifecycle technical recruiter, with expertise across various engineering disciplines
Demonstrated ability to align recruiting strategy with business goals and lead teams through ambiguity and change
Skilled in stakeholder management and confident engaging with senior technical leaders
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and other modern talent acquisition tools
Preferred
Experience supporting a mix of volume hiring and hard-to-fill technical roles
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance short-term hiring needs with long-term team-building goals
Deep commitment to recruiter development and performance coaching
Comfort working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Company
Upstart
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit.
Funding
Current Stage
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$3.36BKey Investors
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2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $320M
2025-08-12Post Ipo Debt· $600M
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