Company Name: Upstart

Job Details: Easy,Apply,Hiring,Remotely,in,United,States,Remote,164K-226K,Annually,Senior,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/senior-frontend-engineer/7500271

Job Description: About UpstartUpstart is the 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 80% of borrowers are approved instantly, with zero documentation to upload.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; Austin, Texas; and New York City, NY (opening Summer 2026).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 Frontend Platform team champions frontend excellence at Upstart by empowering teams to engineer high-quality, scalable user experiences. We  build tools and services that are used internally by the engineering, design and product teams, including Upstart’s Design System.As a Senior Frontend Engineer working on the Design System, you’ll play a key role in modernizing Upstart’s frontend foundations and shaping the future of our borrower-facing products. You’ll help evolve our design system - aligning with modern product design  principles to ensure consistency, accessibility, and adaptability across responsive web and native app surfaces. This work will enable a unified, future-proof foundation that accelerates developer velocity, enhances design-engineering collaboration, and delivers polished, consistent user experiences across all of Upstart’s borrower touchpoints.How you’ll make an impactMature Upstart’s design system to enable consistent UI development and a shared vocabulary between engineers and designAuthor, document and maintain UI components that are accessible, performant and robustAct as a liaison between product design and engineering, providing technical guidance and coachingBuild relationships with frontend engineers working on Upstart products and drive best practicesMinimum Qualifications 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, etcAdvanced hands-on experience coding with TypescriptExperience building and maintaining a Design System or designing, auditing, and building highly accessible web componentsExperience with Vanilla Extract, Sprinkles, Chakra UI or other atomic CSS frameworks like TailwindA strong understanding of semantic HTML and CSS3, including layouts, responsive design and accessibilityExperience with modern testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, react-testing-library, etc) and StorybookPreferred QualificationsPrior experience as a software engineer embedded within an internal frontend platform teamYou are familiar with best practices around design token versioning and maintenanceYou’re adept at clear, concise and well-organized written communicationPosition location This role is available in the following locations: Remote-United StatesTime zone requirements The team operates on the East/West coast time zones. 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 Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per yearEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Life and disability insuranceGenerous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave  Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programsAnnual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programsSocial activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteeringCatered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices #LI-REMOTE#LI-MidSeniorAt 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$163,600—$226,400 USDUpstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.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