Job Description
Job Overview
Upstart is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for its Core GenAI Platform team, responsible for shaping the vision and architecture of the platform that democratizes access to generative AI. This role involves providing technical leadership, influencing multi-year roadmaps, and ensuring the safe and efficient use of LLMs across the organization. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to set long-term technical direction and drive alignment on ambitious AI initiatives.
Technical Requirements
Required Skills
- • backend systems
- • Kubernetes
- • Docker
- • Terraform
- • cloud-native architectures
Preferred Skills
- • Python
- • FastAPI
- • Kotlin
- • Spring
- • React
- • TypeScript
- • LangChain
- • LlamaIndex
- • OpenAI APIs
Experience Level
10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years leading large-scale, cross-team technical initiatives
Responsibilities
- • Define and drive the multi-year technical roadmap for the Core GenAI Platform
- • Lead architecture and design of large-scale, mission-critical systems for model inference, orchestration, and compliance
- • Identify and solve systemic technical risks that impact multiple teams and business-critical AI initiatives
- • Build high-leverage, generalizable platform components that accelerate the productivity of engineers
- • Mentor senior engineers and shape the growth of future technical leaders
- • Collaborate with leadership to influence business strategy with technical insight
- • Represent Upstart as a thought leader in GenAI systems
Benefits & Perks
- • Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
- • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- • 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500
- • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- • Life and disability insurance
- • Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
- • Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
- • Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
- • Social activities including team events and on-sites
- • Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices
Additional Information
- Location
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United States | Remote
- Type
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Full-time
- Compensation
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$186,100—$257,500 USD