The Team

Upstart’s Identity team addresses the company’s mission-critical need to ensure appropriate access to resources across increasingly heterogeneous product services and to meet increasingly rigorous compliance requirements. Team provides reusable authentication and authorization frameworks that allow our product teams to move faster and more securely.

As the Senior Engineering Manager for the Identity team at Upstart, your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the development and execution of top-tier identity verification, authentication, and access control solutions for our platforms. You will leverage domain-specific expertise in areas such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), role and relation based access control (RBAC/ReBAC), and identity federation. Your grasp of industry standards like OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML will be vital in driving innovation and maintaining the security integrity of our products.

Position Location - This role is available in the following locations: Remote, San Mateo, Columbus & Austin

Time Zone Requirements - This team operates across all U.S. time zones

Travel Requirements - As a digital-first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. Most 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 on-sites. The cadence varies depending on the team and role, but most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Define and implement a roadmap for the IAM solutions that aligns with company objectives and industry best practices
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, ensuring continuous team growth and individual development
• Work closely with product, information security, operations, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of IAM functionalities
• Ensure that all IAM solutions adhere to the highest security standards and comply with regulatory requirements
• Ensure high availability and performance of IAM services, addressing and mitigating any issues proactively

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in software development with a minimum of 3 years in identity and access management
  • Strong knowledge of IAM protocols and standards such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, and LDAP
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to a variety of audiences
    
    
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Familiarity with modern cloud-based IAM solutions
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry advancements
  • Proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    
    

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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