Full-Time

Senior Manager

Security Engineering

Posted on 10/2/2024

Upstart

Upstart

1,001-5,000 employees

AI lending marketplace for personal loans

Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$180k - $250kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Kubernetes
AWS
Requirements
  • Demonstrable track record as an influential leader, delivering security solutions with multiple stakeholder groups
  • Extensive security engineering background, with expertise and knowledge in infrastructure security concepts, web application security, encryption, and penetration/vulnerability tools
  • Understanding of Information Security policies, procedures, privacy rules & regulations
  • Experience managing multiple and simultaneous, significant information security initiatives and programs
  • 10+ years of experience in a high-security environment and at least 5 years in a management capacity
  • Leadership experience managing geographically distributed teams
  • Certifications in IT or cybersecurity (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GSLC, OSCE)
  • AWS, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipeline experience
  • Contributions to the security industry (e.g. white papers, OSS projects, patents)
Responsibilities
  • Inform and oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy for application security
  • Ensure that security resources and practices align to business needs, priorities and requirements
  • Evangelize the product security roadmap and seek alignment with stakeholders
  • Manage and report on security engineering KPIs and metrics
  • Help identify Upstart’s internal and external attack surface in a dynamic environment
  • Work closely with our engineering and data science teams to securely design and implement new products and features
  • Establish and mature the secure software development lifecycle
  • Operate as an integral member of the engineering team and advocate for security best practices across the organization

Upstart connects consumers with banks and credit unions through its AI-driven lending marketplace. The platform uses advanced AI models to assess borrowers' creditworthiness, allowing lenders to approve more loans at lower rates without bias based on race, age, or gender. Borrowers benefit from a digital-first experience, with over 80% receiving instant approval without needing to provide documentation. Upstart offers various financial products, including personal loans, automotive loans, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar relief loans. Its goal is to make borrowing more accessible and efficient for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$132M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven credit scoring models improve loan approval rates and reduce default risks.
  • Demand for digital lending aligns with Upstart's offerings, boosting partnerships with credit unions.
  • Rising demand for small-dollar loans presents growth opportunities for Upstart.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven lending platforms may erode Upstart's market share.
  • Rising interest rates could reduce consumer demand for loans on Upstart's platform.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on AI models may increase compliance costs for Upstart.

What makes Upstart unique

  • Upstart uses AI to assess creditworthiness beyond traditional credit scores.
  • The platform offers instant approval for over 80% of borrowers without documentation.
  • Upstart partners with over 100 banks and credit unions to expand lending services.

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