Senior Engineering Manager

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 the next generation pricing platform and the launch of new underwriting ML models. Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of pricing systems, leveraging best practices in software engineering. Collaborate with architecture and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with broader engineering goals. Partner with product, machine learning, and engineering leaders across Upstart, legal, operations, analytics, and compliance teams to gather requirements and ensure the Pricing platform meets 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 solutions on time. Implement frameworks to ensure efficient project execution and continuous delivery.

Upstart connects consumers with banks and credit unions through its AI-driven lending marketplace. The platform uses advanced AI models to assess borrowers' creditworthiness, allowing lenders to approve more loans at lower rates without bias based on race, age, or gender. Borrowers can receive instant approval for loans, often without needing to provide documentation. Upstart offers various financial products, including personal loans, automotive loans, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar relief loans. What sets Upstart apart from its competitors is its focus on a digital-first experience and the ability to approve a high percentage of borrowers quickly. The company's goal is to make credit more accessible and affordable for everyone.