GrepJob
Upstart

Senior Software Engineer, Identity Platform

Upstart
Apply
about 2 hours ago
Remote, WorldwideSenior / Mid Level
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$167k - $231k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize secure and scalable authentication and authorization systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve IAM capabilities, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, MFA, and SSO.
  • Partner with Security teams to enhance security policies and standards.
  • Improve the Experimentation platform and lifecycle across Upstart's products.
  • Drive best engineering practices for clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Participate in architectural discussions to shape the long-term vision of the Identity Platform.
  • Mentor and collaborate with other engineers to elevate the team’s technical skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, or a related field plus 4 years of experience.
  • Strong proficiency in backend technologies such as Kotlin, Java, Ruby, or C#.
  • Hands-on experience with authentication and authorization protocols like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
  • Experience building scalable APIs using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Understanding of security principles, including encryption and token-based authentication.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with an emphasis on performance optimization.
  • Ability to balance business needs with engineering best practices and security considerations.
  • Passion for clean code and continuous improvement of engineering processes.
  • Experience with AI coding tools such as Cursor or Claude Code.
  • Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical concepts for various stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants.
  • 401(k) with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources.
  • Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans.
  • Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays.
  • Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving needs.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support.
  • Annual wellness and productivity allowances for personal development and work resources.
  • Connection and community through team events and employee resource groups.

Tech Stack