Senior Data Platform Engineer

At Upstart, we're united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. As the leading AI lending marketplace, we partner with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit through technology that's both radically intelligent and deeply human.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience
• Experience building and operating distributed data systems or data platform infrastructure in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Scala, Javascript or Kotlin
• Experience working with data processing frameworks or infrastructure (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Airflow, or similar technologies)
• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade data systems, including monitoring and reliability practices

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Income protection benefits
• Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
• Paid family and parental leave
• Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial wellness resources
• Annual wellness allowance
• Annual productivity allowance