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UpstartUpstartUnited States

Senior Software Engineer

Design and build internal software platforms, APIs, and data workflows supporting risk, compliance, and operations for Upstart Bank. Requires 4+ years experience, production web apps, PostgreSQL, and REST API development.

165k – 228k
Remote4+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

How you'll make an impact

  • Design, build, and maintain internal software platforms that support risk, compliance, legal, and operational workflows across Upstart Bank.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and intuitive user experiences.
  • Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and data workflows that connect internal systems with third-party platforms.
  • Design relational data models, authorization frameworks, audit capabilities, and background processing systems that support secure and reliable operations.
  • Write technical designs, architectural documentation, and implementation plans that establish durable engineering patterns and reduce future maintenance costs.
  • Contribute to technical decisions regarding system architecture, build-versus-buy evaluations, and long-term platform scalability.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) and 4+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience designing, building, and operating production web applications used by internal or external customers.
  • Experience designing relational database schemas and managing complex data models using PostgreSQL or a similar relational database.
  • Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs, integrations, webhooks, or distributed system interfaces.
  • Experience implementing application security fundamentals, including authentication, role-based access control, audit logging, and schema migrations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, Prisma, or similar modern web application frameworks.
  • Experience building internal tooling, workflow platforms, or operational software systems.
  • Familiarity with regulated environments such as financial services, banking, healthcare, or other compliance-driven industries.
  • Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms, security tooling, or operational controls.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous requirements and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

TypeScriptNode.jsNext.jsPrismaPostgresREST APIsWebhooksRelational DatabasesAuthenticationRole-Based Access Control

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