Jobs at Upstart

Upstart is an AI‑powered lending platform headquartered in San Mateo, California. It uses machine learning models trained on billions of data points to assess borrower risk and offer personal loan rates below traditional banks. The company has raised over $400 million and is a public trade on Nasdaq under ticker UPST. Upstart’s culture emphasizes data‑driven decision‑making and fairness in credit.

Upstart hires across engineering (software, platform, data, ML), product, design, operations, compliance, risk, finance, marketing, and customer success. Candidates typically find that the hiring process includes a technical assessment, multiple interviews, and a focus on cultural fit around data integrity and impact. Salaries range from mid‑$80k for entry‑level tech to mid‑$200k for senior engineering roles, with equity and comprehensive benefits.

By browsing Upstart listings on Job Transparency, job seekers see the exact salary band, bonus potential, and employee sentiment scores for each role. This data lets applicants benchmark offers, identify roles with high satisfaction, and negotiate from an informed position. Transparent disclosure also signals Upstart’s commitment to fair compensation.