This role pays less than
69%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,600–$217,725
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$169k
versus about
$187k
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.
Software Engineer, Cash Line joins a core lending team to build and operate backend systems for a digitally native credit experience. This role focuses on developing the infrastructure that powers critical borrower journey stages, including offer generation, pricing, underwriting, funding, and account management. You will design and maintain reliable backend services and APIs while collaborating with product managers and designers to reduce friction in borrower flows. The technical stack involves building services using Python, Java, Kotlin, Ruby, or Node.js, with a focus on REST or GraphQL APIs, data models, and distributed systems. Candidates should possess experience in high-scale environments, automated testing, CI/CD workflows, and observability. This position addresses the complex business problem of providing seamless access to flexible credit through robust, scalable backend architecture within the regulated fintech and lending domain.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?
Median $204500 from 415 postings across 57 companies.