Design and build scalable backend services that power our unified communications platform across SMS, email, push, and future channels.
Develop systems for real-time, event-triggered messaging and self-serve marketing automation and experimentation capabilities.
Translate large, complex datasets into high-leverage marketing capabilities through APIs, streaming pipelines, and reverse ETL workflows.
Partner closely with product managers, lifecycle marketing, data insights, analytics, and data platform teams to define requirements and deliver impactful, data-driven solutions.
Lead medium-sized projects independently—proactively identifying risks, managing ambiguity, and driving execution from design through launch.
Strengthen our engineering culture by improving system reliability, accelerating iteration, and clearly communicating technical trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, or a related field (or its equivalent) + 3 years of experience
Experience building and operating microservices and APIs in a cloud environment (preferably AWS).
Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Kotlin, Java, Ruby, or Python.
Demonstrated ability to independently execute on projects, navigate ambiguity, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in a distributed team
Experience supporting Marketing, Growth, or GTM teams, particularly in environments involving CDPs, customer segmentation, or campaign orchestration.
Experience with reverse ETL tools (e.g., Hightouch, Census), data pipeline tooling (e.g., Airbyte, Fivetran, Databricks), or marketing automation platforms (e.g., Iterable, Braze, or Salesforce Marketing Cloud).
Familiarity with real-time event streaming systems and high-throughput messaging architectures.
Experience integrating with third-party APIs and building systems that ingest, transform, and expose large volumes of data.
Track record of leading medium-to-large projects and contributing to system design decisions with long-term platform impact.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service
Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

microservicesAPIsKotlinJavaRubyPythonreverse ETLdata pipelinesreal-time event streaminghigh-throughput messaging

Soft Skills

independent executionnavigating ambiguitycollaborationwritten communicationverbal communicationproject leadershiprisk identificationtechnical trade-offs