Upstart · 10 hours ago
Senior DevOps Engineer, Ephemeral Infrastructure
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $226K/yr
5+ years expUpstart is a leading AI lending marketplace focused on reducing the cost and complexity of borrowing. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will architect and build tools for product engineers, ensuring seamless integration into ephemeral environments and driving improvements in tooling and infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer LendingCreditFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingMachine LearningPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Define and build the next generation of Upstart’s Ephemeral infrastructure
Partner with XCUT teams to ensure all tools integrate seamlessly into Ephemeral Environments
Drive major improvements in tooling and infrastructure alongside your teammates
Enable product engineers to rapidly spin up fully functional environments for development, preproduction testing, pen-testing, lending partner demos, and other special use cases
Evangelize Ephemeral tooling by delivering best-in-class documentation and processes
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a DevOps/SRE role
5+ years of deep, hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Kubernetes in production
Proficiency and experience with Golang
Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, EKS) in production environments
Expertise in Linux systems: architecture, administration, troubleshooting, and operations
Preferred
Certified Kubernetes Administrator/Architect (CKA/CKAD) or equivalent certification
Proven ability to inspire collaboration and stay engaged on a fully remote team
Experience designing and building Kubernetes operators
Strong CI/CD skills, including building pipelines with automated test coverage
Broad DevOps expertise across scripting, IaC, automation, configuration management, and container orchestration
Hands-on experience with tools like Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Artifactory, Harness, or similar platforms
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!)
Company
Upstart
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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
Leadership Team
Dave Girouard
Founder & CEO
Paul Gu
Co-Founder
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