Upstart · 9 hours ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Home Lending
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expUpstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. As a senior engineering manager on the Home Lending team, you will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on home equity line of credit (HELOC), overseeing project management and stakeholder communication to enhance the borrower experience.
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Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on providing high quality solutions and incrementally enhance systems with each pull request
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes innovation, continuous learning, and excellence
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of cross functional projects which drive business outcomes
Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of customer facing products, leveraging best practices in software engineering
Collaborate with architecture and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with broader engineering goals
Partner with general manager, product manager, product designer, engineering leaders across Upstart, legal, operations, analytics, and compliance teams to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs and regulatory standards
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to keep them informed of project status, risks, and opportunities
Manage project timelines and resources to deliver high-quality product solutions on time
Implement frameworks to ensure efficient project execution and continuous delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years on product-focused engineering teams
3+ years of management experience
Strong proficiency in any programming language
Experience with delivering full stack solutions to customers
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and microservices architecture
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading successful engineering teams
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools like Jira
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
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 onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices
Company
Upstart
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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Founder & CEO
Paul Gu
Co-Founder
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