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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.
The Team
Upstart's Bank Technology team builds the software systems, automation, and internal platforms that enable Upstart Bank to operate efficiently, securely, and at scale. The team partners closely with stakeholders across risk, legal, compliance, and operations to replace manual processes with purpose-built solutions that support the bank's growth and regulatory requirements.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and build internal applications that power critical bank functions. You'll work across software systems, automation, integrations, and platform tooling, helping translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions that deliver meaningful operational impact.
How you'll make an impact
- Design, build, and maintain internal software platforms that support risk, compliance, legal, and operational workflows across Upstart Bank.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and intuitive user experiences.
- Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and data workflows that connect internal systems with third-party platforms.
- Design relational data models, authorization frameworks, audit capabilities, and background processing systems that support secure and reliable operations.
- Write technical designs, architectural documentation, and implementation plans that establish durable engineering patterns and reduce future maintenance costs.
- Contribute to technical decisions regarding system architecture, build-versus-buy evaluations, and long-term platform scalability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) and 4+ years of software engineering experience.
- Experience designing, building, and operating production web applications used by internal or external customers.
- Experience designing relational database schemas and managing complex data models using PostgreSQL or a similar relational database.
- Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs, integrations, webhooks, or distributed system interfaces.
- Experience implementing application security fundamentals, including authentication, role-based access control, audit logging, and schema migrations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, Prisma, or similar modern web application frameworks.
- Experience building internal tooling, workflow platforms, or operational software systems.
- Familiarity with regulated environments such as financial services, banking, healthcare, or other compliance-driven industries.
- Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms, security tooling, or operational controls.
- Ability to navigate ambiguous requirements and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Position location This role is available in the following locations: Remote
Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).
United States | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range
$164,800—$228,400 USD
What you'll love
At Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
- Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
- Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
- Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
- Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
- Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
- Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
- 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 (US Only)
- 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, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!)
For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.
Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email candidate_accommodations@upstart.com
About Upstart
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.
The Team
Upstart's Bank Technology team builds the software systems, automation, and internal platforms that enable Upstart Bank to operate efficiently, securely, and at scale. The team partners closely with stakeholders across risk, legal, compliance, and operations to replace manual processes with purpose-built solutions that support the bank's growth and regulatory requirements.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and build internal applications that power critical bank functions. You'll work across software systems, automation, integrations, and platform tooling, helping translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions that deliver meaningful operational impact.
How you'll make an impact
- Design, build, and maintain internal software platforms that support risk, compliance, legal, and operational workflows across Upstart Bank.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and intuitive user experiences.
- Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and data workflows that connect internal systems with third-party platforms.
- Design relational data models, authorization frameworks, audit capabilities, and background processing systems that support secure and reliable operations.
- Write technical designs, architectural documentation, and implementation plans that establish durable engineering patterns and reduce future maintenance costs.
- Contribute to technical decisions regarding system architecture, build-versus-buy evaluations, and long-term platform scalability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) and 4+ years of software engineering experience.
- Experience designing, building, and operating production web applications used by internal or external customers.
- Experience designing relational database schemas and managing complex data models using PostgreSQL or a similar relational database.
- Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs, integrations, webhooks, or distributed system interfaces.
- Experience implementing application security fundamentals, including authentication, role-based access control, audit logging, and schema migrations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, Prisma, or similar modern web application frameworks.
- Experience building internal tooling, workflow platforms, or operational software systems.
- Familiarity with regulated environments such as financial services, banking, healthcare, or other compliance-driven industries.
- Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms, security tooling, or operational controls.
- Ability to navigate ambiguous requirements and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Position location This role is available in the following locations: Remote
Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).
United States | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range
$164,800—$228,400 USD
What you'll love
At Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
- Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
- Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
- Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
- Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
- Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
- Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
- 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 (US Only)
- 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, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!)
For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.
Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email candidate_accommodations@upstart.com
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Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to align with the job's minimum requirements. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to this role, but an unrelated bachelor's paired with work experience needs careful framing in the job description before filing.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search and PERM disclosure data for companies that have sponsored software engineers before. Employers already familiar with the PERM recruitment attestation process move faster and make fewer filing errors that delay your case.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Software Development Engineer roles by employers with green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time you spend on applications to companies unlikely to navigate the PERM and I-140 process on your behalf.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent. If the employer writes the job description to require only a bachelor's, USCIS will classify it EB-3 regardless of your own credentials, which affects your priority date queue.
Confirm the employer controls the PERM job description
PERM regulations require the job duties to reflect the employer's actual business needs, not your personal qualifications. Ask hiring managers whether their legal team drafts the labor certification description independently of your resume before recruitment testing begins.
Time your offer around the priority date bulletin
For nationals of India and China, EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs can run years. Once your employer files the I-140, your priority date is locked. Getting that filing in early, even before you start, can shorten your total wait significantly.
Green Card Senior Software Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Software Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It can qualify under either category depending on how the employer writes the job description. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or its equivalent in experience, USCIS will classify it EB-2. If the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree, it falls under EB-3 skilled worker, even if you personally hold a higher degree.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with an annual lottery cap and a fixed duration. PERM is a labor certification process that leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes longer than an initial H-1B approval, but the outcome is a green card rather than a renewable visa.
How do I find Senior Software Development Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Senior Software Development Engineer roles at employers with a documented history of PERM and I-140 filings. This filters out postings where sponsorship is listed as possible but never acted on, so you can focus on companies that have completed the full employment-based green card process before.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a software engineering role?
Before filing the labor certification, the employer must conduct DOL-mandated recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. For professional roles like Senior Software Development Engineer, this includes a Sunday newspaper ad, a job posting on the company's own website, and at least three additional recruitment steps defined by DOL. The employer documents the results and files the PERM application through the FLAG portal.
Does my country of birth affect how long the EB-2 or EB-3 green card process takes?
Yes, significantly. Nationals of India and China face multi-year backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3 because per-country limits apply to immigrant visas. Nationals of most other countries can move from an approved I-140 to adjustment of status filing within months. Your priority date, set when the employer files the PERM or I-140, determines where you stand in the queue.