Senior Software Engineer - Partner Integrations and Origination Platform

Design and build scalable backend services and platform capabilities that support origination workflows across multiple products and lending partners

Improve the reliability, observability, and operational resilience of critical origination systems and APIs

Refactor and decouple legacy systems to create reusable, product-agnostic platform infrastructure that scales across partner and product types

Build orchestration and workflow solutions that streamline partner onboarding, reduce manual operational work, and improve system consistency

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Lending Partnerships, Compliance, Legal, and Loan Sales teams to deliver secure and scalable lending experiences

Drive technical design discussions, author design documents, and contribute to engineering best practices for system quality, monitoring, and operational excellence

Use AI-assisted development tools and automation thoughtfully to improve engineering productivity and reduce repetitive workflows

Participate in operational support and incident response, helping identify root causes and implement long-term system improvements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or its equivalent) and 4+ years of software engineering experience

6+ years of experience building and operating backend services, APIs, or data-intensive systems in production environments

Experience owning software through the full development lifecycle, including design, implementation, deployment, monitoring, and on-call support

Proficiency with at least one modern backend development framework or programming language; experience with Ruby on Rails or the ability to ramp quickly in a Ruby-based codebase

Experience designing distributed systems, service integrations, or workflow-based architectures that support scalability and reliability

Experience working in fintech, lending, banking, or capital markets environments with high expectations for data accuracy, auditability, and system reliability

Knowledge of orchestration platforms or workflow engines such as Temporal

Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and build scalable automation or self-service tooling to improve engineering workflows

Skills in system observability, incident analysis, and production monitoring practices

Experience using AI-assisted development tools, automation frameworks, or AI agents to improve software engineering productivity and operational efficiency

At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).

What you'll love

At Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly

Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)

Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.

Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)

Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security

Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements

Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)

Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources

Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)

Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you

Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from

Connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)

Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!)

For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.

Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.

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