Senior Software Engineer, Distribution Platform - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Distribution Platform team, you will play a key role in designing and building the systems that intelligently connect our marketing efforts to the right users at the right time.

In Short

• Lead the design and development of scalable systems that deliver marketing content across key outbound channels.
• Partner with machine learning, analytics, and marketing stakeholders to optimize targeting and improve customer engagement.
• Own projects from ideation to launch guiding architecture, implementation, and operational readiness.
• Drive platform reliability and evolve internal tools that enable experimentation, automation, and performance insights.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to growing a culture of technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Ruby, Java, Kotlin, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience building scalable APIs and microservices in a cloud-based environment (e.g., AWS, GCP).
• Proven ability to lead projects involving multiple engineers or stakeholders over extended timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in a distributed team.

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.
• Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays.