Experience working on systems that integrate with 3rd parties and/or ingest, store, expose large amounts of data
Experience with SQL, data warehouses, or other database technologies
Experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the quality and timely delivery of work
Demonstrated ability to take feedback well and actively incorporate it into work, showing a growth mindset and a desire to continuously improve
Ability to thrive both in self-directed work environments and in collaborative settings, contributing positively to team dynamics
Position location This role is available in the following locations: Remote
Time zone requirements The team operates on the East/West coast time zones
Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time
In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k)
$153,000—$190,000 CAD
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
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) and 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
3+ years of experience developing backend applications using Kotlin, Java, or another object-oriented programming language
Experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems, including service-to-service APIs and event-driven architectures
Experience building and maintaining scalable backend services that process business-critical or financial data in production environments
Experience contributing to decision engines that integrate with machine learning models to evaluate signals
Experience writing production-quality code supported by automated testing, monitoring, and observability practices