Upstart is hiring. 109 roles open right now.
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[00] STOCK
INTERVIEW PREP
20 interview questions for Upstart
[01] HIRING NOW
Live from their career page.
Numbers refresh daily. Every role tracked here was pulled straight from Upstart's ATS, not an aggregator.
Open roles
109
Posted (30d)
27
-30.8% vs prior
Posted (7d)
8
Posted range
$167K – 231K
Base, from posted ranges
Most-hired roles · last 90 days
[02] HIRING PULSE
Upstart's hiring pulse.
We re-scan Upstart's career page every few minutes and keep the full posting history, so these counts come from the board itself, not an aggregator.
Posted (7d)
8
Posted (30d)
26
Posted (90d)
91
Scanned every few minutes · newest tracked posting May 20, 2026
[03] COMPENSATION
What Upstart pays.
Generally strong but below quant and big tech. Senior engineers might see $250K to $400K total comp at top fintechs.
Concrete perks mentioned in job postings
- 401(k) match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually
- equity compensation
- remote work flexibility
- paid family and parental leave
- comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- annual wellness allowance
- annual productivity allowance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- onsite perks including catered lunches
[04] IN THEIR OWN WORDS
How Upstart pitches itself.
“Personal loans with low fixed rates *”
Next day funding⁴ with no hidden fees. Ever.
Source: upstart.com
[05] VISA SPONSORSHIP
U.S.-only hiring history.
Upstart has no H-1B petition history we can find.
No H1B sponsorship history
Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Classifications: yes (5+ approvals), conditional (1-4), no (0).
[06] WHERE THEY'RE HIRING
The cities Upstart is hiring in.
Every active role mapped to its posted city. Use this to gauge whether Upstartis actually hiring where you live, or skewed somewhere you'd need to relocate.
Top cities by open roles
Remote: 105 positions
[07] OFFICES
Where Upstart works.
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
We've mapped 4 Upstart offices across 4 cities, including 2 Circle Star Way, San Carlos, CA 94070-6200, so you know where you'd report before you apply.
Also in: Milford · Columbus · San Mateo
Office data © OpenStreetMap contributors
[08] LAYOFF HISTORY
What past rounds looked like.
Upstart has had 2 reported layoff rounds on public record since 2020. We list these because candidates routinely tell us they wish they had known before applying. Context, not a verdict.
Reported rounds
2
Headcount cut
505
Most recent
Source: Layoffs.fyi, public record
[10] IN THE NEWS
Upstart in the headlines.
Recent press coverage, pulled from Google News. Worth a scan before an interview or a cold email: funding rounds, launches, and leadership changes are the fastest way to sound current.
Source: Google News. Last 12 months.
[11] ABOUT
What Upstart does, and who fits.
Upstart is an AI lending marketplace that simplifies borrowing for Americans.
Upstart partners with banks and credit unions to provide affordable credit through advanced AI technology. Our platform utilizes over one million predictions per borrower, leveraging more than 1,800 signals to facilitate smarter lending decisions. We aim to ensure that credit is accessible and does not hinder financial progress for individuals.
[12] USER-FACING APP
What users say about Upstart's app.
Aggregate ratings from the iOS App Store and Google Play. A consumer-facing app is the most direct signal of what Upstart ships to the world.
[13] AT UPSTART
The honest take.
We foster a digital-first, collaborative environment that values creativity and in-person connections.
[14] CAREER GROWTH
Where Upstart takes you next.
Fintech experience opens doors in both traditional finance and tech.
[15] INTERVIEW PREP
Going through their loop?
We collect real questions reported by candidates plus likely questions inferred from Upstart's open roles. Skim the process, prep the questions, save the timing for actually applying.
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[18] FAQ
Questions people ask about Upstart.
Not covered here? Email support@scoutify.com.
Upstart does consider visa sponsorship for international candidates. If you are looking to apply for a position at Upstart and require an H1B visa, it's advisable to inquire directly during the application process to understand your options. Keep in mind that the hiring landscape can be competitive, so having a strong application will be crucial.
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