Principal Software Engineer, Core Pricing

Upstart

Define the long-term technical direction and roadmap for Pricing in alignment with Upstart’s business objectives. ; Lead the design and development of a system that continuously optimizes the matching of supply and demand for Upstart’…

Posted 7/15/2026Verified 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 their expertise in defining technical direction and roadmaps, leading system design and development for scalable solutions, and mentoring technical leaders. A strong background in software development principles, experience with containerization technologies, and proficiency in object-oriented programming languages are essential for success in this role.

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Technical DirectionSystem Design and DevelopmentMentoring Technical LeadersSoftware Development PrinciplesContainerization Technologies

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Hard Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceEngineeringMathematics8 Years of ExperienceScalable SystemsContainerization TechnologiesDockerKubernetesAPIsObject Oriented Programming

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringAbility to Explain Complex ConceptsBalancing Business and Engineering NeedsPassion for Clean Code

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetes

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceEngineeringMathematics

Industry Keywords

Technical DirectionPricing Engineering SystemsBorrower-Lender MarketplaceMachine Learning ModelsScalable Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AwsDistributed systemsDockerGrpcJavaKafkaKubernetesPythonSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the long-term technical direction and roadmap for Pricing in alignment with Upstart’s business objectives. 
Lead the design and development of a system that continuously optimizes the matching of supply and demand for Upstart’s borrower-lender marketplace. 
Work closely with ML scientists to improve and develop new models that improve core business metrics. 
Guide the architectural evolution of Pricing engineering systems with an emphasis on scaling innovation across multiple engineering teams. 
Uncover and drive alignment across complex technical requirements, designs, trade-offs, influencing product direction 
Proactively evaluate, prototype, and roll out new technologies/frameworks to help cultivate a culture of innovation
Lead from the front, while mentoring and developing technical leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, or a related field (or its equivalent) + 8 years of experience
Experience building highly scalable systems using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Experience building flexible, extensible and consistent APIs
Solid grasp of software development principles and best practices for creating scalable, extensible and maintainable systems
Proficiency in one or more object oriented programming languages like Python, Java, C#, C++
Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex business and technical concepts to all audiences
Track record of successfully mentoring and developing technical leaders
Experience working in dynamic fast paced organizations
Ability to balance the needs of the business with the needs of engineering improvements
Passion for clean code and architecture and initiative to “level-up” the engineering team with better practices & design

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