Senior Engineering Manager, Upstart Bank

UpStart

Remote, US
Base: $195,300 - $270,400 usd; bonus/equity: targe...
Remote
8+ years engineering experience
3+ years engineering management
Ledgering and payments systems
The role involves leading engineering teams to build a modern bank platform from an early foundation rather than inheriting a legacy core

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading engineering teams to build a modern bank platform from an early foundation rather than inheriting a legacy core.
  • Candidates must translate product, regulatory, and operational priorities into technical plans for critical areas like payments, funding, and reporting.
  • Upstart offers competitive compensation with base pay ranging from $195,300 to $270,400 USD, plus equity, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading engineering teams to build a modern bank platform from an early foundation rather than inheriting a legacy core.

Salary

Base: $195,300 - $270,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Target bonuses and annual equity grants vesting quarterly; Benefits: 401(k) match up to $15k, health/dental/vision, ESPP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years engineering experience
  • 3+ years engineering management
  • Ledgering and payments systems
  • Regulated high-control environments
  • Distributed systems architecture

Nice-to-have

  • Banking or fintech domain expertise
  • Core system modernization experience
  • Senior engineer development skills
  • Audit and internal controls knowledge
  • Cross-functional stakeholder partnership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, Math, or equivalent
  • 8+ years of engineering experience
  • 3+ years of engineering management experience
  • Experience in regulated financial systems
  • Proven track record in distributed systems

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