Upstart is looking to solve the problem of providing scalable, reliable, cost-efficient, and developer-friendly foundational infrastructure for its AI lending marketplace by leading and scaling its Compute and Infrastructure teams within the Cloud Platform organization.
Requirements
- 7+ years of hands-on experience building and operating distributed systems or infrastructure in a cloud-native environment.
- Proven ability to lead multiple technical domains (e.g., compute, networking, automation) under a unified platform strategy.
- Deep expertise in Kubernetes, cloud networking, service meshes (e.g., Istio or Linkerd), and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like CDK or Terraform.
- Experience architecting AWS-native solutions, including VPC design, IAM, and multi-account strategies.
- History of delivering platform capabilities that measurably improved developer experience and operational efficiency.
- Strong background in infrastructure automation, observability, and platform reliability best practices.
- Experience building internal developer platforms, libraries, or CI/CD pipelines that abstract cloud complexity (e.g., via Backstage).
Responsibilities
- Lead and scale two high-impact platform engineering teams. Compute and Infrastructure within the Cloud Platform organization.
- Define and execute a cohesive strategy for Upstart’s multi-cluster, cross-region compute and infrastructure platforms that prioritizes simplicity, performance, security, and scale.
- Partner with engineering and product leaders to deeply understand developer needs and drive platform improvements that boost development velocity.
- Shape platform abstractions that streamline compute scaling, infrastructure provisioning, and network management for engineering teams.
- Champion automation, observability, and platform ownership across both teams.
- Lead Upstart’s cloud cost efficiency initiatives, including workload optimization and governance practices.
- Contribute to the evolution of our Cloud Platform vision by applying first-principles thinking to complex technical and organizational challenges.
Other
- 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers or overseeing multiple technical domains.
- Strong technical judgment with the ability to define clear charters and structure teams for speed, clarity, and cross-functional alignment.
- Demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and retaining top engineering talent while fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture.
- Invest in your team’s growth through mentorship, clear expectations, and opportunities for technical and leadership development.
- Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
