Work within all areas of the platform or product, from our web interfaces and 3rd party API integrations, to backend business logic
Move quickly to drive existing and greenfield projects forward, while always keeping our end users in mind
Make architectural contributions and decisions to improve the reliability of our software and maintainability of our code base
Help us build our engineering team, and make Upstart a genuinely awesome place to work
Communicate closely with cross-functional partners, keeping all stakeholders informed
Requirements
7+ years of professional software development experience building scalable public or consumer-facing web and/or mobile products displaying high standards for user-experience, and a product-first mindset
Ability to quickly comprehend and reiterate complex requirements from product or engineering leadership and translate those to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Exhibit a growth mindset - you’re comfortable with the uncomfortable, and are not afraid to pick up new technologies that are best for the task, and seek out opportunities to learn from others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders
Track record of successfully mentoring and developing other engineers around you while seeking out and appreciating constructive feedback
Benefits
Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Life and disability insurance
Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
software developmentAPI integrationsbackend business logicarchitectural contributionsscalable web productsmobile productsuser experienceproduct-first mindsetmentoringconstructive feedback
Soft skills
communicationgrowth mindsetcomplex requirements comprehensionstakeholder engagementteam buildingadaptabilitylearning from otherswritten communicationverbal communicationmentoring