Director Of Engineering, Upstart Bank

Upstart Bank

United States
On-site
Ledgering systems architecture
Payments and deposits infrastructure
Regulatory compliance alignment
Upstart Bank is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the development of a modern banking platform. This role emphasizes building a scalable technology foundation while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering cross-functional collaboration

Job Summary

  • This high-impact role is responsible for building and scaling the core technology foundation of a modern, regulated banking platform from the ground up.
  • The position requires defining technical strategy and organizational structure while leading the creation of systems that support ledgering, payments, deposits, funding, integrations, and financial reporting.
  • Operating in a highly dynamic environment, the role demands both architectural depth and strong people leadership to build and scale engineering teams.

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Upstart Bank is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the development of a modern banking platform. This role emphasizes building a scalable technology foundation while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ledgering systems architecture
  • Payments and deposits infrastructure
  • Regulatory compliance alignment
  • Large-scale distributed systems
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Fintech innovation experience
  • Modern banking platform background
  • Auditability system design
  • Strategic organizational scaling
  • Financial reporting integration

Key Requirements

  • Director level engineering leadership experience
  • Background in regulated banking or fintech
  • Proven track record in distributed systems

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