Upstart · 8 hours ago
Director Of Engineering, Platform Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$217K/yr - $301K/yrUpstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. The Director of Engineering for Platform Engineering will lead the vision and development of core platform solutions, ensuring scalability and security while mentoring senior engineers and driving adoption across engineering teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer LendingCreditFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingMachine LearningPersonal Finance
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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.
Founded in 2012
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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