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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Upstart's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Upstart's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Upstart
- high 61 stale, 5 reposted of 93 open
- Hiring momentum
- 135 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Upstart's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Upstart.
About this role
As a Principal Product Manager for the Capital Platform at Upstart, you will lead the strategy and execution for complex initiatives that enhance the platform's capabilities for capital partners. This role involves collaborating with engineering, finance, and compliance teams to design scalable solutions and ensure that the needs of lenders and investors are met effectively. You will be responsible for delivering enterprise-grade systems that support Upstart's mission to improve access to affordable credit.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Upstart as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of product management experience or equivalent scope and impact
- Demonstrated experience leading initiatives at a Principal / Staff-level individual contributor scope
- Proven track record designing and shipping platforms or shared systems
- Experience working with complex B2B or B2B2C workflows
- Ability to operate effectively in regulated, high-reliability environments
- Strong technical fluency and experience partnering closely with engineering
Nice to have
- Experience building enterprise-grade platforms or infrastructure products in financial services or fintech
- Experience with zero-to-one product development
- Familiarity with capital markets, lending, or financial operations workflows
- Experience building or evolving data platforms, reporting systems, or analytics products
- Background working in high-growth or scaling technology companies
What you get
- Competitive compensation including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants
- Retirement benefits with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources
- Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
- Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability coverage
Worth weighing
- Role involves significant ambiguity and requires strong systems thinking
- Position is remote but requires occasional in-person collaboration
- No specific mention of technology stack or tools used
- Salary range provided is broad and depends on geographic location
Summarised from Upstart's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Upstart on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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