This role pays more than
90%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,550–$215,850
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$233k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Upstart
Upstart is an AI lending platform that partners with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit using non-traditional variables.
Upstart currently has
73 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$166,900–$230,450
across 72 roles with salary data.
Principal Software Engineer, Core Pricing will join the Core Pricing team to drive technical excellence and innovation for personal and unsecured loan products. This role involves setting the long-term technical roadmap, designing large-scale systems, and collaborating with machine learning scientists to optimize borrower-lender matching and pricing models. The engineer will build a next-generation software platform that validates applicant data, calculates risk, and determines interest rates and fees. Key technologies include Python, Java, C#, or C++, along with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Candidates should also possess experience with gRPC, Kafka, and microservice-based architectures in AWS environments. The role addresses the complex challenge of automating loan offers and improving marketplace efficiency through machine learning and distributed systems within a fast-paced fintech environment focused on pricing and risk management.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?
Median $204500 from 415 postings across 57 companies.