Senior Software Engineer, LLMs

At Upstart, we’re united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. Every day, we bring creativity, experimentation, and advanced AI to reshape access to credit, helping millions move forward financially with clarity and confidence.

Requirements

• 4+ years of software engineering experience
• 2+ years working directly on ML-driven products or intelligent systems
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives across engineering, product, and research stakeholders
• Strong backend development skills
• Experience integrating LLMs or ML models into production systems
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, product-minded approach
• Ability to think rigorously about system design, latency tradeoffs, and user impact when working with ML features

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Annual equity grants
• Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial wellness resources
• Annual wellness allowance
• Annual productivity allowance
• Connection and community