Senior Engineering Manager, Marketplace Optimization

Upstart is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for Marketplace Optimization to lead high-impact engineering squads and deliver scalable capital routing, matching, and monetization automation capabilities. The role involves defining and executing the team's technical roadmap, building and growing a high-performing engineering team, and driving technical excellence.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• 3+ years in an engineering manager role
• Proven success leading and scaling high-performing engineering teams
• Demonstrated domain expertise in marketplace optimization, pricing/fee/monetization, or routing systems at scale
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking skills

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 100% company match
• 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