Senior Software Engineer

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.