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Principal Software Engineer, Core Pricing

Upstart · United States | Remote

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Upstart's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Upstart's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Upstart
high
93 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
2026-10-24

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 Software Engineer on the Core Pricing Team at Upstart, you will lead the design and development of systems that optimize loan offers and improve the borrower-lender marketplace using machine learning. Your role involves setting technical direction, collaborating with ML scientists, and mentoring other engineers while ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will work in a dynamic, remote-first environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, or a related field (or its equivalent) + 8 years of experience
  • Experience building highly scalable systems using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience building flexible, extensible and consistent APIs
  • Solid grasp of software development principles and best practices for creating scalable, extensible and maintainable systems
  • Proficiency in one or more object oriented programming languages like Python, Java, C#, C++
  • Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex business and technical concepts to all audiences

Nice to have

  • High proficiency with Python
  • Experience with A/B testing, GRPC, and Kafka
  • Experience working in Fintech, Pricing, Ads, or ML
  • Background in statistics, mathematics, or econometrics
  • Experience designing and building microservice-based architectures

What you get

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
  • Retirement benefits including a 401(k) 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 for eligible employees
  • 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

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond containerization and programming languages
  • Remote work is emphasized, but in-person collaboration is encouraged quarterly
  • Salary range is provided, but actual pay depends on geographic location and individual qualifications

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Listed by Upstart on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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