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!
The Team
The Identity Team at Upstart is integral in securing and enhancing the user experience across our platforms. We focus on developing advanced login experiences that are not only user-friendly but also uphold the highest security and compliance standards. Team addresses the company's mission-critical need to ensure appropriate access to resources across increasingly heterogeneous product services and to meet increasingly rigorous compliance requirements. Team is dedicated to enhancing user trust and security while providing customizable login solutions for our product teams.We are seeking a seasoned Senior Frontend Developer to lead our efforts in creating innovative login experiences for users on both mobile and web platforms.
Your role will involve developing advanced authentication features, including passkeys and step-up authentication, and providing customizable login solutions for our product teams. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our user authentication is both secure and compliant with the latest standards. Your work will directly impact millions of users' security and ease of access.
Position Location -
This role is available in the following locations: Remote, San Mateo, Columbus
Time Zone Requirements -
This team operates on the East/West Coast time zones.
Travel Requirements -
This team has regular on-site collaboration sessions. These occur 3 days per Month/Quarter at the San Mateo, Austin, or Columbus office. If you need to travel to make these meetups, Upstart will cover all travel related expenses.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Design and develop sophisticated login and authentication interfaces for mobile and web platforms.
- Create and maintain tools for product teams to tailor the login experience to their specific needs.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure the user experience is intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing.
- Contribute to the roadmap for the Identity Platform that aligns with company objectives and industry best practices.
- Build relationships with frontend engineers in product orgs and drive best practices
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in frontend technologies, security, and authentication methods.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to frontend development
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum requirements:
- 6+ years of professional web development experience, with at least 4+ years of experience working with modern Javascript web frameworks like React, Angular, Vue, Svelte, etc
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Typescript
- A solid understanding of semantic HTML and CSS3, including layouts, responsive design and accessibility
- Experience with modern testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, react-testing-library, etc) and Storybook
- Experience in developing frontend applications for both web and mobile platforms.
- Preferred qualifications:
- Prior experience in developing authentication systems and implementing innovative login methods
- Understanding of UI/UX design principles and best practices.
- Experience in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Knowledge of web security practices and authentication protocols
What you'll love:
- Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
- 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
#LI-REMOTE#LI-MidSenior 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$160,400—$220,000 USDUpstart 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.comhttps://www.upstart.com/candidate_privacy_policy
