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Senior Security Engineer, Data Security

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 Senior Enterprise Security Engineer at Upstart, you will be responsible for designing and executing the company's data security program, ensuring effective data protection and governance. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to implement security capabilities and drive the adoption of least-privilege access models. You will also architect software solutions that enhance data security and influence cross-functional partners to secure sensitive data.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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) + 5 years of experience
  • Extensive experience across enterprise and operational security domains
  • Strong software engineering background, with the ability to design and build production-quality systems (e.g., APIs, services, or internal web applications)
  • Experience launching new security capabilities from 0 to 1 in complex environments
  • Deep understanding of least-privilege principles and practical experience applying them at scale
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with cutting edge AI data protection tooling in areas such as endpoint DLP, data classification, or data security posture management platforms
  • Experience working with diverse data domains (e.g., analytics, reporting, business operations, or people data)
  • Contributions to the security community through talks, publications, open-source projects, or other industry involvement
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOX
  • Interest in long-term growth as a senior individual contributor, with openness to future people leadership paths

What you get

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
  • Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
  • Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada
  • Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
  • Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, but a range is provided based on geographic location
  • The role involves significant collaboration across various departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The position requires a balance of technical execution and cross-functional leadership, which may not suit all candidates
  • The company emphasizes a digital-first approach, which may involve limited in-person interactions despite occasional onsite meetings

Summarised from Upstart's posting. Read the full original.

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

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