Software Engineer, Bank

Software Engineer At Upstart Bank

At Upstart, we're united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. Every day, we bring creativity, experimentation, and advanced AI to reshape access to credit, helping millions move forward financially with clarity and confidence.

As the leading AI lending marketplace, we partner with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit through technology that's both radically intelligent and deeply human. Our platform runs over one million predictions per borrower using more than 1,800 signals, powering smarter, fairer decisions for millions of customers. But the numbers only hint at the impact. Every idea, every voice, and every contribution moves us closer to a world where credit never stands between people and their financial progress.

We're proudly digital-first, giving most Upstarters the flexibility to do their best work from wherever they thrive, alongside teammates across 80+ cities in the US and Canada. Digital-first doesn't mean distant. We're intentional about in-person connection through team onsites, planning sessions, and moments that spark creativity and trust. And whether you choose to work primarily from home or collaborate in-person from one of our offices in Columbus, Austin, the Bay Area, or New York City (opening Summer 2026), you'll have the support to work in the way that works best for you.

If you're energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

• Design and build scalable backend systems, services, and APIs supporting Upstart Bank initiatives
• Deliver well-designed software across medium-sized engineering projects while collaborating with senior engineers
• Translate business, operational, and regulatory requirements into reliable, maintainable software
• Improve system reliability, observability, performance, and operational excellence across backend services
• Contribute to technical design discussions and continuously improve engineering quality
• Partner closely with Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Engineering to deliver high-quality software
• Uphold a high engineering bar through thoughtful implementation, testing, code review, and operational ownership
• Thrive in ambiguous environments while continuously growing technical ownership and engineering judgment

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 4+ years of backend or full-stack software engineering experience
• Experience building and operating production software systems
• Experience building scalable services, APIs, or web applications
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Kotlin, Python, Go, or similar
• Strong engineering fundamentals around software design, testing, debugging, and operational ownership
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, cross-functional environments

• Experience working in fintech, financial services, payments, or another regulated industry
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, Kafka, gRPC, or similar backend technologies
• Experience building reliable backend services, APIs, or platform software
• Experience modernizing existing systems or building new backend platforms
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Product, Compliance, Operations, and Engineering teams
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to continuously learn new technologies and business domains

This role is available in the following locations:
Remote [A specific city/location is not required if the role does not have an in-person requirement]

The team operates on the East/West coast time zones. [Only use this section if there are specific time zone requirements that this role must work in; if the role is remote-US or can work in any timezone in the US, please remove this section.]

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