Software Engineer II, Delivery

OhioX; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual equity grants

401(k) matching

Health coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Upstart is hiring a Software Engineer II, Delivery to design, build, and operate the systems that release software to production. You will deliver well-scoped projects, contribute to technical design, and enhance reliability and usability of critical deployment platforms.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and safety in production changes. This remote role supports teams across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, plus 3 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience developing production software using one or more general-purpose programming languages.
• Experience designing, building, testing, and operating production software or infrastructure.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, deployment systems, developer tooling, or backend services.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools across the software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve services, automation, and developer tooling for safe production release and deployment.
• Develop reliable deployment capabilities with progressive rollout and automated rollback.
• Increase visibility into releases, deployments, configuration, and production state.
• Improve reliability, performance, observability, and usability of Delivery systems.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Cloud infrastructure

Distributed systems

AI-assisted development tools

Production software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Containers

IaC

Argo CD

Helm

GitOps

Job description

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 3,000 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 Delivery team enables engineers to ship software to production safely, reliably, and with minimal friction. We build and operate the platforms and workflows that support release, deployment, production rollout, and rollback, while giving engineering teams clear visibility into what is changing and how those changes are performing.

Our goal is to make software delivery predictable and self‑service by creating reusable deployment capabilities, automating common operational decisions, and making the state of software in production easy to understand. We partner closely with Developer Platform, Cloud Platform, Site Reliability Engineering, Security, and product engineering teams.

As a Software Engineer II, Delivery

At Upstart, you will build and operate the systems engineers use to release and deploy software to production. You’ll independently deliver well‑scoped engineering projects, contribute to technical design, and improve the reliability and usability of systems that sit directly in the path to production.

How you’ll make an impact

• Build and improve services, automation, and developer tooling that enable engineering teams to safely release and deploy software to production
• Develop reliable deployment capabilities, including progressive rollouts, deployment health analysis, and automated rollback, to reduce the risk of production changes
• Improve visibility into releases, deployments, configuration, and production state so engineers can understand what changed, where it changed, and how it is performing
• Improve the reliability, performance, observability, and usability of Delivery systems by diagnosing recurring issues and implementing durable improvements
• Replace manual or fragmented release workflows with reusable, self‑service capabilities that make the common path to production simple and consistent
• Use AI throughout software development and problem solving, and identify opportunities for AI‑enabled automation that makes software delivery safer, faster, and easier to operate

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or its equivalent), plus 3 years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience developing production software using one or more general‑purpose programming languages
• Experience designing, building, testing, and operating production software or infrastructure
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, deployment systems, developer tooling, or backend services
• Experience independently delivering well‑scoped software engineering projects from technical design through production operation
• Demonstrated experience using AI assisted development tools across multiple stages of the software engineering lifecycle, with an interest in continually evolving how you use these tools as their capabilities advance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, containers, and infrastructure as code
• Knowledge of deployment platforms, release automation, internal developer platforms, or developer tooling
• Experience with progressive delivery practices such as canary deployments, automated health analysis, and rollback
• Experience with GitOps or deployment technologies such as Argo CD, Helm, or similar systems
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools across the software engineering lifecycle or building AI‑enabled developer workflows and automation

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 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: $142,000 — $196,600 USD

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).

Canada | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range: $136,000 — $165,000 CAD

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 [e-mail]

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