Senior Manager, Database Engineering

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in database engineering, with a strong focus on performance and reliability. Your background includes leading teams and defining long-term visions for database systems, ensuring they meet the demands of a growing business. You are proficient in PostgreSQL and have experience with AWS, particularly AWS RDS, which is crucial for managing scalable database environments. You understand the importance of security and efficiency in database operations and have developed best practices to maintain these standards. You are a collaborative leader who enjoys working with cross-functional teams to drive impactful projects. You are committed to fostering an inclusive and fair work environment, encouraging diverse perspectives within your team.

Desirable

Experience with automation and tooling for database management is a plus. Familiarity with financial transactions and the challenges they present will help you excel in this role. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance database performance and security.

What you'll do

As the Senior Manager of Database Engineering at Upstart, you will lead a team responsible for the reliability, performance, and scalability of our database systems. You will define the long-term vision for database engineering, ensuring that our systems can handle mission-critical financial transactions efficiently. You will work closely with product teams to understand their needs and translate them into database solutions that support our lending platform. Your role will involve developing tooling and automation to streamline database operations, enhancing both security and efficiency. You will also be responsible for mentoring team members, fostering their professional growth, and ensuring that best practices are followed across the team. You will collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate database solutions into broader system architectures, ensuring seamless functionality and performance.

What we offer

At Upstart, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible work arrangements that allow you to work from anywhere in the United States. You will be part of a mission-driven company that is committed to expanding access to affordable credit. We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the financial technology space, where your contributions will help shape the future of lending.