Senior Data Platform Engineer

🕒 April 14

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $166.9k - $230.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🏗️ Platform Engineer

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Upstart

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1001 - 5000 employees

Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. As we transitioned to being a public company, we’re now poised to leverage our domain expertise and revolutionize every aspect of lending and credit risk evaluation. We’ve recently expanded our offerings to include automobile refinancing and we plan to take on more verticals as the business grows.

📋 Description

• Design and build scalable data platform infrastructure, including distributed systems that power data discovery, metadata management, and data access • Develop and maintain tooling that enables teams to self-serve data transformations, testing, and deployment workflows within the Lakehouse • Improve data reliability and observability by building systems for monitoring, alerting, and data quality validation • Partner with machine learning engineers, analysts, and product teams to understand data needs and drive adoption of platform capabilities • Contribute to platform evolution in areas such as metadata services, natural language data access, and AI-enabled data interactions • Lead and influence technical design decisions, balancing short-term delivery with long-term platform scalability and maintainability

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) plus 4+ years of experience • Experience building and operating distributed data systems or data platform infrastructure in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS) • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Scala, Javascript or Kotlin • Experience working with data processing frameworks or infrastructure (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Airflow, or similar technologies) • Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade data systems, including monitoring and reliability practices • Experience building or supporting data platforms, developer tooling, or internal infrastructure products (Preferred) • Knowledge of metadata management, data cataloging, or data governance systems (Preferred) • Experience working with Lakehouse architectures, Databricks, or similar modern data platforms (Preferred) • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and translate data concepts into practical solutions (Preferred) • Interest in applying AI/ML capabilities to improve data accessibility, discovery, or user experience (Preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly • Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees • Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose • Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans • Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage • Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays • Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments • Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving • 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 • 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 and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs) • Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).