Principal Security Engineer

About Upstart

Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstart's AI marketplace, Upstart-powered banks and credit unions can have higher approval rates and lower loss rates across races, ages, and genders, while simultaneously delivering the exceptional digital-first lending experience their customers demand. More than two-thirds of Upstart loans are approved instantly and are fully automated.

Upstart is a digital-first company, which means that most Upstarters live and work anywhere in the United States. However, we also have offices in San Mateo, California; Columbus, Ohio; and Austin, Texas.

Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Upstart, we’d love to hear from you!

Upstart’s Security team is dedicated to advancing security practices that enhance the safety of our products, customers, and partners. We believe that security should empower innovation, move at the speed of business, and be designed for safety from the ground up. Our mission is to protect Upstart’s products & enterprise, and manage threats to Upstart. We achieve this through automation, strong collaboration with partner teams, and a commitment to maintain a positive experience for Upstarters..As a Principal Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Upstart’s security strategy. You will architect, design, and influence our security measures across all security controls while driving our roadmap forward. Partnering closely with Engineering and business leaders, you will develop and implement security patterns to protect our products while enabling developers. This role requires a well-rounded security practitioner who can mentor engineers, stay ahead of emerging threats, and effectively communicate security risks to senior and executive stakeholders .

How you’ll make an impact :

• Lead complex, high-impact security initiatives with cross-team dependencies across our products, services, infrastructure, and enterprise
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement security patterns that reduce risk and enable developers
• Provide mentorship, foster a strong security culture and promote security excellence
• Continually assess Upstart’s security risk posture and influencing priorities and roadmap decisions
• Stay at the forefront of innovative security solutions to strengthen our stance
• Monitor emerging threats and attack methods, ensuring Upstart remains one step ahead

What we’re looking for :

Strong security program management experience, leading large-scale, multi-team security initiatives.

Position Location - This role is available in the following locations : Remote, San Mateo, Columbus, Austin

Time Zone Requirements - This team operates across all U.S. time zones.

Travel Requirements - This team has regular on-site collaboration sessions. These occur 3 days per quarter at an Upstart office. If you need to travel to make these meetups, Upstart will cover all travel related expenses.

What you'll love :

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

$182,300 — $252,500 USD

Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that underrepresented classes receive better access to affordable credit, and are just as committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We celebrate all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and know that we can only become better together.

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

https : / / www.upstart.com / candidate_privacy_policy

#J-18808-Ljbffr