Principal Mobile Software Engineer

Upstart

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 …

Posted 6/24/2026Verified active Jul 25, 2026, 12:31 AMfull-timeRemote • United States • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Candidates should emphasize extensive experience in mobile application development, particularly with React Native and TypeScript, alongside strong technical leadership capabilities in cross-functional environments. Proven ability to lead mobile initiatives, manage product launches, and navigate complex user journeys in the fintech sector is essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years of Software Engineering ExperienceTechnical Leadership in Mobile DevelopmentExperience with React Native and TypeScriptNative Android Development in Kotlin or JavaBackground in Fintech or Consumer Financial Products

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Hard Skills

React NativeTypeScriptKotlinJavaMobile Application Development

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentorshipCross-Functional CollaborationAdaptability in Fast-Scaling EnvironmentsAttention to Performance and User Experience

Tools & Technologies

Mobile PlatformsIOS DevelopmentCross-Platform Mobile ArchitectureProduct Management ToolsTechnical Proposal Development

Industry Keywords

FintechConsumer Financial ProductsMobile Product LaunchesUser ExperiencePlatform Migrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidIosJavaKotlinReactReact nativeSparkTypescript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

8+ years of software engineering experience, including substantial experience building and shipping mobile applications with React Native and TypeScript.
Strong native Android depth in Kotlin and/or Java, with experience shipping or launching native Android applications in production.
Proven track record leading cross-team mobile initiatives, platform migrations, or new mobile product launches in production environments.
Experience shipping consumer-facing mobile products at scale with strong attention to performance, reliability, and user experience.
Demonstrated technical leadership as a senior individual contributor, including architecture ownership, mentorship, and influence across teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience serving as the mobile or frontend technical lead for a product team or business-critical product surface.
Breadth across mobile platforms, including familiarity with iOS development or cross-platform mobile architecture.
Background in fintech, lending, or other consumer financial products with complex user journeys and high quality expectations.
Experience helping teams build conviction around new mobile investments through technical proposals, feasibility work, or proof-of-concept execution.
Comfort leading through ambiguity in fast-scaling product environments where scope, ownership, and roadmap priorities evolve over time.
Experience building alignment across engineering, product, design, and leadership partners in high-visibility, cross-functional organizations.
Position Location
This role is available in the following locations: Remote, Burlingame, Columbus, Austin, New York
Time Zone Requirements
This team operates across all U.S. time zones.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources