This role pays less than
51%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$214,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$169k
versus about
$175k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
40 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$177,200–$245,400
across 40 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer at the Foundations team at Upstart, you will play a crucial role in scaling and extending backend data systems that support high-quality marketing data workflows. Your responsibilities include building and maintaining scalable backend systems and data pipelines to enable audience segmentation and marketing attribution, collaborating closely with product managers, marketers, and engineers to deliver critical data solutions. You will extend existing infrastructure to handle growing data volumes and evolving business needs while contributing to data quality initiatives by implementing monitoring and validation mechanisms. Additionally, you will participate in technical discussions on architecture and platform scalability to ensure long-term growth. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with backend distributed systems or large-scale data platforms, proficiency in fault tolerance, monitoring, and observability practices, and a strong track record of cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with data governance and privacy considerations is preferred.
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