Distinguished Engineer, Underwriting Platform

Upstart

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Job Description

Job Overview

Upstart is the leading AI lending marketplace, and we are seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead the development of our underwriting platform. This role involves defining the long-term technical direction and collaborating with ML scientists to enhance our borrower-lender marketplace. The position requires a seasoned leader to drive technical excellence and innovation within the team, focusing on building scalable systems and optimizing core business metrics.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • Python
  • • object-oriented programming
  • • large scale distributed systems
  • • APIs
  • • Docker
  • • Kubernetes
Preferred Skills
  • • A/B testing
  • • GRPC
  • • Kafka
  • • microservice-based architectures
  • • AWS
Experience Level

15+ years of experience in developing large scale distributed systems, 10+ years of experience leading cross-team initiatives

Responsibilities

  • • Define the long-term technical direction and roadmap for Upstart’s Underwriting Platform
  • • Lead the design and development of a platform for multiple ML and Engineering teams
  • • Work closely with ML scientists to improve and develop new models
  • • Guide the architectural evolution of engineering systems focusing on scale and quality
  • • Evaluate, prototype, and roll out new technologies/frameworks
  • • Mentor and develop technical leaders

Technical Environment

Languages
Tools & Technologies

Benefits & Perks

  • • Target bonuses
  • • Equity compensation
  • • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • • 401k

Additional Information

Location
United States | Remote
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$213,200—$295,000 USD

About Upstart

Upstart is a leading AI lending platform partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit.

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