Software Engineer, Upstart Bank

About this role

Upstart is seeking a Software Engineer to join their innovative Upstart Bank team, focused on building a modern, AI-powered national bank. You'll be responsible for designing and developing scalable backend systems and APIs, working closely with various departments to ensure reliable, maintainable software in a regulated environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape both the technology and engineering culture as Upstart Bank expands.

What you'll do

• Design and build scalable backend systems, services, and APIs.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into software.
• Improve system reliability, observability, and performance.
• Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and other teams.
• Contribute to technical design discussions.
• Maintain high engineering standards through testing and code review.

What they're looking for

• Backend Engineering
• Scalable Systems
• Software Design
• Java/Kotlin/Python/Go
• Cloud-Native Architectures
• gRPC
• Kafka

Benefits

• Target Bonuses
• Equity Compensation
• Regular Team Onsites
• Remote Work Flexibility
• Digital-First Culture