Director Of Engineering, Upstart Bank

Upstart

Remote
$228,300 - $315,900 usd; bonus/equity: target bonu...
Remote
Build and scale engineering organizations
Technical strategy and architecture
Regulated or high-control environments
Upstart is seeking a Director of Engineering for its Upstart Bank, a role focused on building and leading the engineering organization responsible for core banking platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering leadership, particularly in regulated environments, and will play a crucial role in defining technical strategy and organizational design

Job Summary

  • Build the Upstart Bank engineering organization from an initial seed team into a scaled, high-performing domain with multiple teams and managers.
  • Define and drive the technical strategy and architecture for core bank platforms, including ledgering and funding, deposits and payments, marketplace integrations, and reporting.
  • Partner with Product and cross-functional leaders to translate business, regulatory, and operational priorities into engineering architecture, sequencing, and delivery.

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Upstart is seeking a Director of Engineering for its Upstart Bank, a role focused on building and leading the engineering organization responsible for core banking platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering leadership, particularly in regulated environments, and will play a crucial role in defining technical strategy and organizational design.

Salary

$228,300 - $315,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: Target bonuses, annual equity grants; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, ESPP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • build and scale engineering organizations
  • technical strategy and architecture
  • regulated or high-control environments
  • partner with cross-functional leaders
  • deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure

Nice-to-have

  • attract and develop strong technical talent
  • modern banking platform
  • innovate with purpose

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent) + 10 years of experience
  • at least 5 years of direct people management experience
  • Experience building and scaling engineering organizations
  • Strong technical background
  • Experience leading engineering in regulated or high-control environments

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