# Principal Software Engineer

**Company:** [Upstart](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/upstart)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $191k – $264k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, Prisma, Relational Databases, APIs, Authentication Systems, Role-Based Access Control, Distributed Systems, Security Automation
**Posted:** 2026-06-15

> Principal Software Engineer providing technical leadership for internal platforms, security automation, and workflow systems supporting Upstart Bank operations. Requires 8+ years experience and a bachelor's degree.

## Job Description

## How you'll make an impact

- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of internal platforms, security automation systems, and workflow tooling that support Upstart Bank operations.
- Establish scalable engineering patterns, technical standards, and system designs that enable long-term platform growth and maintainability.
- Partner with stakeholders across risk, compliance, legal, operations, and engineering to translate complex business requirements into durable software solutions.
- Design and oversee relational data models, authorization systems, integrations, and platform services that support secure and reliable operations.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, making thoughtful decisions around system architecture, platform investments, and build-versus-buy tradeoffs.
- Mentor engineers through technical leadership, architectural reviews, design documentation, and engineering best practices.
- Drive technical strategy for internal platforms and automation initiatives as the bank expands its operational and regulatory capabilities.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) and 8+ years of software engineering experience.
- Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale production software systems and web applications.
- Experience leading architecture and technical design for distributed systems, platform services, or internal software platforms.
- Experience designing relational database schemas, APIs, integrations, authentication systems, and role-based access control frameworks.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver software solutions supporting operational, compliance, security, or business-critical workflows.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, Prisma, or similar modern application frameworks.
- Experience building security automation, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platforms, or operational workflow systems.
- Familiarity with regulated industries such as financial services, banking, healthcare, or other compliance-driven environments.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, NIST CSF, or similar regulatory standards.
- Ability to influence technical strategy, drive alignment across teams, and navigate ambiguous problem spaces with sound engineering judgment.

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