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Senior Software Engineer, Identity Platform

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 Software Engineer on Upstart's Identity Platform Team, you will design and develop secure authentication and authorization systems for lending products. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Identity and Access Management capabilities, improving user experiences, and ensuring the security of sensitive data. You will also mentor other engineers and participate in architectural discussions to shape the future of the Identity Platform.

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) + 4 years of experience
  • Strong proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Ruby, C#)
  • Hands-on experience with authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML)
  • Experience building scalable APIs using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Understanding of security principles, including encryption, token-based authentication, and identity federation
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with an emphasis on performance optimization

Nice to have

  • Experience working with IAM platforms and security services
  • Knowledge of A/B testing, gRPC, and DevOps practices
  • Experience with Keycloak, NextJS, and Ruby is a plus
  • Proven ability to influence technical direction without direct authority
  • Strong product and analytical mindset, capable of making trade-offs between risk, ROI, and performance

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 location
  • The role involves significant collaboration with cross-functional teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The position is remote but includes in-person collaboration sessions that occur quarterly, which may not suit all candidates

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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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