Principal Software Engineer, New Product
Upstart
about 1 month ago
Remote, Worldwide
Senior / Staff+
H1B Sponsor
Base Salary
$186k - $258k/yr
Responsibilities
- Set technical direction and lead architectural design for core backend systems.
- Build distributed, event-driven services that are reliable and scalable.
- Drive zero-to-one product development in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
- Champion engineering velocity and quality by shaping patterns and practices.
- Lead with an AI-native mindset, integrating AI tools to improve workflows.
- Serve as a technical mentor and thought leader within the team.
- Influence product direction through technical insights and customer empathy.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience designing and building backend systems in production.
- Deep expertise in distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
- Strong command of an object-oriented programming language.
- Proven success leading complex, zero-to-one product development.
- Demonstrated ability to influence product strategy through technical leadership.
- Track record of building with observability and operational excellence in mind.
- Active use of AI tools in engineering with a forward-looking perspective.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation including base, bonus, and equity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
- 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, and ergonomic reimbursement programs.
- Social activities including team events and employee resource groups.
- Catered lunches and snacks when working in offices.
Tech Stack
Apache KafkaC#JavaKotlinPythonRuby
Categories
AI & MLBackend