Senior Manager, Database Engineering - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Database Engineering Manager at Upstart, you will lead a team responsible for the reliability, performance, and scalability of our database systems, ensuring operational excellence and defining the long-term vision for database engineering.

In Short

• Lead a team of Database Engineers.
• Define the roadmap for database engineering.
• Ensure database infrastructure scales with growth.
• Partner with engineering teams to establish database standards.
• Drive initiatives for improved availability and security.
• Champion automation and tooling for operational efficiency.
• Act as a thought partner on database strategy.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Support high-volume OLTP systems.
• Manage mission-critical systems with high uptime.

Requirements

• 3+ years of people management experience.
• 8+ years of database engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in Postgres.
• Experience with AWS services.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous 401(k) matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid family and parental leave.
• Annual wellness allowance.
• Connection and community through team events.