Upstart
Senior Software Engineer, API Enablement
Upstart, Charleston, West Virginia, United States,
About Upstart
Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstart's AI marketplace, Upstart-powered banks and credit unions can have higher approval rates and lower loss rates across races, ages, and genders, while simultaneously delivering the exceptional digital-first lending experience their customers demand. More than two-thirds of Upstart loans are approved instantly and are fully automated.
Upstart is a digital-first company, which means that most Upstarters live and work anywhere in the United States. However, we also have offices in San Mateo, California; Columbus, Ohio; and Austin, Texas.
Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Upstart, we’d love to hear from you!The Team
Upstart’s
API Enablement team
builds and maintains the communication fabric that connects building blocks (aka services) within Upstart and from outside of Upstart in a simple and secure way. Our team’s primary objective is to develop explicit interfaces between all facets of our systems and provide secure access to high quality data allowing product teams to move faster and more securely. Speed, data quality, ease of use, observability, and Security are our guiding principles.
As a
Senior Software Engineer
on
Upstart’s API Enablement team , you are empowered to design and implement robust API solutions via gRPC framework and API Gateway. You will also lead and implement Event Bus, an ecosystem of tools, services, and libraries, that facilitates organizational access to high quality data. We are a small and high impacting team contributing to Upstart’s North Star Architecture and need a product-oriented engineer who is excited to contribute across event bus and API solutions.
Position Location -
This role is available in the following locations: Remote, San Mateo, Columbus, Austin
Time Zone Requirements -
This team operates on the East/West Coast time zones.
Travel Requirements -
As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. This team also has regular onsite collaboration sessions. These occur roughly once per quarter (~3 days at a time) in one of our main offices (Columbus, OH, Austin, TX or San Mateo, CA). If you need to travel to make these meetups, Upstart will cover all travel related expenses.
How you’ll make an impact:
Lead the design and development of scalability solutions using gRPC and API Gateway
Implementing API Management strategy for all of Upstart
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and bring those insights into building an impactful roadmap for the team
Establish best practices for API development and event bus across Upstart
Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence
Contribute to quality improvements within our team in a meaningful way
What we’re looking for:
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of professional experience in building robust API solutions
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages
Proficiency in automated testing patterns
Experience in building highly observable systems
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with Kotlin, Python, Ruby, or Typescript
Experience with Kafka
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the quality and timely delivery of work
Ability to thrive both in self-directed work environments and in collaborative settings, contributing positively to team dynamic
What you'll love:
Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Life and disability insurance
Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices
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Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstart's AI marketplace, Upstart-powered banks and credit unions can have higher approval rates and lower loss rates across races, ages, and genders, while simultaneously delivering the exceptional digital-first lending experience their customers demand. More than two-thirds of Upstart loans are approved instantly and are fully automated.
Upstart is a digital-first company, which means that most Upstarters live and work anywhere in the United States. However, we also have offices in San Mateo, California; Columbus, Ohio; and Austin, Texas.
Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Upstart, we’d love to hear from you!The Team
Upstart’s
API Enablement team
builds and maintains the communication fabric that connects building blocks (aka services) within Upstart and from outside of Upstart in a simple and secure way. Our team’s primary objective is to develop explicit interfaces between all facets of our systems and provide secure access to high quality data allowing product teams to move faster and more securely. Speed, data quality, ease of use, observability, and Security are our guiding principles.
As a
Senior Software Engineer
on
Upstart’s API Enablement team , you are empowered to design and implement robust API solutions via gRPC framework and API Gateway. You will also lead and implement Event Bus, an ecosystem of tools, services, and libraries, that facilitates organizational access to high quality data. We are a small and high impacting team contributing to Upstart’s North Star Architecture and need a product-oriented engineer who is excited to contribute across event bus and API solutions.
Position Location -
This role is available in the following locations: Remote, San Mateo, Columbus, Austin
Time Zone Requirements -
This team operates on the East/West Coast time zones.
Travel Requirements -
As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. This team also has regular onsite collaboration sessions. These occur roughly once per quarter (~3 days at a time) in one of our main offices (Columbus, OH, Austin, TX or San Mateo, CA). If you need to travel to make these meetups, Upstart will cover all travel related expenses.
How you’ll make an impact:
Lead the design and development of scalability solutions using gRPC and API Gateway
Implementing API Management strategy for all of Upstart
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and bring those insights into building an impactful roadmap for the team
Establish best practices for API development and event bus across Upstart
Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence
Contribute to quality improvements within our team in a meaningful way
What we’re looking for:
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of professional experience in building robust API solutions
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages
Proficiency in automated testing patterns
Experience in building highly observable systems
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with Kotlin, Python, Ruby, or Typescript
Experience with Kafka
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the quality and timely delivery of work
Ability to thrive both in self-directed work environments and in collaborative settings, contributing positively to team dynamic
What you'll love:
Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Life and disability insurance
Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices
#LI-REMOTE
#LI-MidSenior
#J-18808-Ljbffr