This role pays more than
50%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,327–$204,837
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$169k
versus about
$170k
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
50 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$177,200–$245,400
across 50 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer on Upstart's Distribution Platform team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, machine learning engineers, and marketing experts to design and deliver high-quality products that target the right users across various marketing channels. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building scalable APIs and microservices in a cloud-based environment such as AWS or GCP, designing technology for efficient content delivery, and making architectural decisions to enhance software reliability and code maintainability. The team focuses on creating an intelligent system that automates and scales Upstart's engagement with customers through digital ads, direct mail, and partner integrations. You should have 4+ years of professional experience in programming languages like Ruby, Java, Kotlin, Python, or JavaScript, along with a track record of leading small to medium-sized projects and excellent communication skills for distributed team collaboration. Preferred qualifications include experience with digital advertising platforms, marketing technology, and front-end technologies such as React and TypeScript.
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