Senior Engineering Manager, Offer Delivery

Upstart

5h•Remote

About The Position

At Upstart, we’re united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. Every day, we bring creativity, experimentation, and advanced AI to reshape access to credit, helping millions move forward financially with clarity and confidence. As the leading AI lending marketplace, we partner with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit through technology that’s both radically intelligent and deeply human. Our platform runs over one million predictions per borrower using more than 1,800 signals, powering smarter, fairer decisions for millions of customers. But the numbers only hint at the impact. Every idea, every voice, and every contribution moves us closer to a world where credit never stands between people and their financial progress. We’re proudly digital-first, giving most Upstarters the flexibility to do their best work from wherever they thrive, alongside teammates across 80+ cities in the US and Canada. Digital-first doesn’t mean distant. We’re intentional about in-person connection through team onsites, planning sessions, and moments that spark creativity and trust. And whether you choose to work primarily from home or collaborate in-person from one of our offices in Columbus, Austin, the Bay Area, or New York City (opening Summer 2026), you’ll have the support to work in the way that works best for you. If you’re energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Upstart’s Offer Delivery (PLG) Team is focused on driving growth by deepening relationships with our existing users. Our vision is to create an always-available credit experience that continuously guarantees access to Upstart’s credit products for all users. Make credit access instant, predictable, and effortless through intelligent offer generation and merchandising that will engage our users with relevant, timely offers that enhance their financial journey. As a Senior Engineering Manager at Upstart, you will play a crucial role in shaping how we drive user growth and engagement through intelligent targeting, strategic product recommendations, and best-in-class offer generation infrastructure that scales. You’ll be responsible for generating personalized offer experiences, enhancing out-of-funnel cross-sell strategies, advancing our offer orchestration infra, optimizing cost, and closely working with our ML team to produce better outcomes for our users . Your work will directly contribute to growing our existing and newer products, increasing customer lifetime value and helping more users access the right financial products at the right time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in software development with a minimum of 3 years managing a team directly
Experience leading product oriented teams with quantifiable user impact
Ability to convey complex technical information to a variety of audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience with growth engineering product stacks (Optimizations, Experimentation, Personalization, Recommendation Systems, etc)
Experience working on a product with marketplace dynamics
Proven track record of leading and growing engineering teams
Success in driving initiatives spanning multiple teams across organizations
Skilled in scaling systems in both a technical and organizational capacity

Responsibilities

Define and implement an engineering roadmap that supports intelligent and personalized offer and product recommendations to our user base
Work with cross functional partners including Product Managers, Product Marketing Managers, and Research Scientists to make this a highly impactful program
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team directly, focused on providing high quality solutions and incrementally enhance systems with each pull request.
Leverage experimentation and data-driven insights to refine growth strategies, optimizing user engagement and conversion through continuous testing, iteration, and personalization.
Create a best-in-class offer generation infrastructure that scales with our user base and all Upstart products.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
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 & ergonomic reimbursement programs
Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices
Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service
Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).