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Senior Software Engineer

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 at Upstart, you will design and build internal applications that support critical functions within Upstart Bank, focusing on risk, compliance, and operational workflows. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, developing APIs and integrations, and contributing to system architecture decisions. You will also be responsible for writing technical documentation and ensuring the security and reliability of the software systems you create.

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, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 4+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience designing, building, and operating production web applications used by internal or external customers
  • Experience designing relational database schemas and managing complex data models using PostgreSQL or a similar relational database
  • Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs, integrations, webhooks, or distributed system interfaces
  • Experience implementing application security fundamentals, including authentication, role-based access control, audit logging, and schema migrations

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, Prisma, or similar modern web application frameworks
  • Experience building internal tooling, workflow platforms, or operational software systems
  • Familiarity with regulated environments such as financial services, banking, healthcare, or other compliance-driven industries
  • Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms, security tooling, or operational controls
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous requirements and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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 PostgreSQL and RESTful APIs
  • Role involves significant collaboration with non-technical stakeholders, which may require strong communication skills
  • Remote work is emphasized, but in-person collaboration is encouraged, 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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