Upstart · 2 hours ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Auto Retail Lending
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $258K/yr
8+ years expUpstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing engineering team, oversee cross-functional projects, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality product solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer LendingCreditFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingMachine LearningPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on providing high quality solutions
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes innovation, continuous learning, and excellence
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of cross functional projects which drive business outcomes
Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of customer facing products, leveraging best practices in software engineering
Collaborate with cross functional teams in Auto & Upstart to ensure alignment with broader engineering goals
Partner with product manager, product designer, engineering leaders across Upstart, legal, operations, analytics, and compliance teams to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs and regulatory standards
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to keep them informed of project status, risks, and opportunities
Manage project timelines and resources to deliver high-quality product solutions on time
Implement frameworks to ensure efficient project execution and continuous delivery
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience developing and maintaining large scale distributed systems in the cloud with a minimum of 2 years managing a team directly
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience working in dynamic fast paced organizations
Experience with Javascript/typescript based applications
Experience with delivering full stack solutions to customers
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS 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
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the quality and timely delivery of work
Ability to thrive both in self-directed work environments and in collaborative settings, contributing positively to team dynamics
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
Experience delivering FinTech products or products in another regulated industry
Strong product and analytical mindset that allows you to think in terms of ROI, risk, and trade offs
Experience working at companies that have gone through periods of rapid business or organizational growth
Benefits
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
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
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Leadership Team
Dave Girouard
Founder & CEO
Paul Gu
Co-Founder
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