The Team

The Mobile team is focused on delivering Upstart’s best experience for new and existing users. We recently launched our iOS app and are looking to expand into Android as well. With our initial iOS  release we have only scratched the surface of what we want to build and have a large roadmap to deliver our vision. We want to invest in features where a native app can vastly outperform our web experiences and we need talented & creative engineers to make that happen!

As a Software Engineer on Upstart’s mobile team, you will have an opportunity to make an outsized impact on the company. We are a small team that is looking to grow aggressively in the next 12 months and we are in need of mobile engineers who will join us in expanding our app! In this role, you’ll be working on both Android & iOS using React Native, as well as building new features end to end. You will get the opportunity to build a lot of new features from scratch and help onboard the rest of the org  as we become a mobile-first company.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Design and build new Mobile app features
• Enhance user outcomes by improving the borrower experience as well as creating a delightful new user flow.
• Expand our company’s reach by developing the Android app 
• Collaborate with our PM & UX to create innovative mobile experiences
• Set up the technical foundation for the company on how to successfully build mobile app features
• Contribute to quality improvements within our team in a meaningful way

What we’re looking for: 

• Minimum requirements:
  • 4+ years of professional development experience, mostly focused on mobile work
  • 2+ years of experience with mobile app development (Android, iOS, React Native, etc.)
  • 2+ years of React Native or React experience
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Great written and verbal communication
  • End-to-end ownership. Be comfortable fully owning your features and contributing everywhere in the stack to implement them. Strives in a collaborative environment.
  • We’re a lean team of remote workers and are constantly collaborating in a tight feedback loop. We are flexible to contribute where there is a need, and are able to have open discussions about technical and product direction.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the quality and timely delivery of work
  • Eager to keep learning and improving.
    

Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.

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

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