Senior Engineering Manager, Upstart Bank

Senior Manager, Software Engineering – Upstart Bank As Senior Manager, Software Engineering for Upstart Bank, you will lead one or more engineering teams responsible for a critical area of the bank platform. You will translate product, regulatory, and operational priorities into technical plans and reliable execution across systems spanning areas such as payments, funding, reporting, or integrations. You will partner closely with Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Finance, Operations, and senior engineering leaders to deliver scalable, reliable, and audit‑ready infrastructure for a modern banking platform. How you’ll make an impact Lead and grow one or more engineering teams responsible for a critical area of the Upstart Bank platform Drive execution across complex, bank‑critical systems in areas such as ledgering and funding, deposits and payments, reporting, or integrations Partner with Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Finance, and Operations to translate business and regulatory needs into technical plans and delivered software Contribute to technical direction and architecture for your area, ensuring systems support reliability, resilience, security, traceability, and auditability Manage cross‑functional dependencies and improve the predictability and quality of delivery across teams Build engineering processes that support internal controls, audits, change management, and reliable operation in a regulated environment Hire, coach, and develop engineers and emerging engineering leaders Foster a culture of rigor, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 8+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years of engineering management experience Experience leading engineering teams through complex, cross‑functional platform or infrastructure initiatives Strong technical background with experience contributing to architecture and technical direction for distributed systems, cloud platforms, or business‑critical infrastructure Experience operating in regulated, high‑control, or high‑reliability environments where quality, controls, auditability, and change management are critical Preferred Qualifications Experience building or integrating core financial infrastructure such as ledgering, payments, deposits, funding systems, reporting, or financial integrations Experience in banking, fintech, payments, lending, or other regulated financial systems Experience building platforms that support internal controls, audits, and reliable operation in regulated environments Experience leading platform modernization, core‑system launches, vendor integrations, or major infrastructure transformations Experience developing senior engineers, tech leads, or emerging engineering leaders Demonstrated ability to balance speed, quality, reliability, and compliance in high‑stakes technical environments Interest in improving access to credit through technology and scalable financial infrastructure Position Location Remote Travel Requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S. but are encouraged to still spend high quality time in‑person collaborating via regular on‑sites. The in‑person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2‑4 consecutive days at a time. Anticipated Base Salary Range United States | Remote • $195,300—$270,400 USD What you’ll love At Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well‑being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada) Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only) Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada. Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only) Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country) Family‑centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life‑centered resources Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only) Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well‑being and personal development, based on what matters most to you Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from Connection and community through team events, all‑company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs) On‑site perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro‑kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!) For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec. Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr