Upstart · 2 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Cloud Platform
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$186K/yr - $258K/yr
5+ years expUpstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. The Senior Engineering Manager will lead the Compute and Infrastructure teams within the Cloud Platform organization, defining and executing the technical and organizational strategy for Upstart’s internal platform while ensuring cloud cost efficiency and fostering team growth.
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Responsibilities
Lead and scale two high-impact platform engineering teams. Compute and Infrastructure within the Cloud Platform organization
Define and execute a cohesive strategy for Upstart’s multi-cluster, cross-region compute and infrastructure platforms that prioritizes simplicity, performance, security, and scale
Partner with engineering and product leaders to deeply understand developer needs and drive platform improvements that boost development velocity
Shape platform abstractions that streamline compute scaling, infrastructure provisioning, and network management for engineering teams
Champion automation, observability, and platform ownership across both teams
Lead Upstart’s cloud cost efficiency initiatives, including workload optimization and governance practices
Invest in your team’s growth through mentorship, clear expectations, and opportunities for technical and leadership development
Contribute to the evolution of our Cloud Platform vision by applying first-principles thinking to complex technical and organizational challenges
Qualification
Required
5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers or overseeing multiple technical domains
7+ years of hands-on experience building and operating distributed systems or infrastructure in a cloud-native environment
Proven ability to lead multiple technical domains (e.g., compute, networking, automation) under a unified platform strategy
Strong technical judgment with the ability to define clear charters and structure teams for speed, clarity, and cross-functional alignment
Demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and retaining top engineering talent while fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture
Preferred
Deep expertise in Kubernetes, cloud networking, service meshes (e.g., Istio or Linkerd), and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like CDK or Terraform
Experience architecting AWS-native solutions, including VPC design, IAM, and multi-account strategies
History of delivering platform capabilities that measurably improved developer experience and operational efficiency
Strong background in infrastructure automation, observability, and platform reliability best practices
Experience building internal developer platforms, libraries, or CI/CD pipelines that abstract cloud complexity (e.g., via Backstage)
Experience managing cloud vendor spend, cost attribution, and optimization across a large organization
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
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
2025-08-12Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Dave Girouard
Founder & CEO
Paul Gu
Co-Founder
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