{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"41a4d7722cb5d750c4f9a7ff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/41a4d7722cb5d750c4f9a7ff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/41a4d7722cb5d750c4f9a7ff","title":"Senior Security Engineer, Data Security","description":"About Upstart\nAt Upstart, we're united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. Every day, we bring creativity, experimentation, and advanced AI to reshape access to credit, helping millions move forward financially with clarity and confidence.\nAs the leading AI lending marketplace, we partner with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit through technology that's both radically intelligent and deeply human. Our platform runs over one million predictions per borrower using more than 1,800 signals, powering smarter, fairer decisions for millions of customers. But the numbers only hint at the impact. Every idea, every voice, and every contribution moves us closer to a world where credit never stands between people and their financial progress.\nWe're proudly digital-first, giving most Upstarters the flexibility to do their best work from wherever they thrive, alongside teammates across 80+ cities in the US and Canada. Digital-first doesn't mean distant. We're intentional about in-person connection through team onsites, planning sessions, and moments that spark creativity and trust. And whether you choose to work primarily from home or collaborate in-person from one of our offices in Columbus, Austin, the Bay Area, or New York City (opening Summer 2026), you'll have the support to work in the way that works best for you.\nIf you're energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.\nThe Team\nUpstart's Information Security team is dedicated to advancing security practices that enhance the safety of our products, customers, and partners. We believe security should empower innovation, move at the speed of the business, and be built in from the ground up. Our mission is to protect Upstart's products and enterprise while enabling teams to move quickly and safely through strong collaboration, automation, and thoughtful security design.\nAs a Senior Security Engineer focused on Data Security, you will play a critical role in defining, building, and leading Upstart's data security program. This is a highly impactful role that combines deep hands-on technical execution. You will design and implement scalable data security capabilities, influence cross-functional partners across the company, and help establish long-term strategy and accountability for how data is protected at Upstart.\nThis role is ideal for a senior security practitioner who enjoys operating at the intersection of software engineering, architecture, and cross-functional leadership, and who has experience taking complex security controls from concept to reality.\n\nPosition Location - This role is available in the following locations: Remote - US\nTime Zone Requirements - This team operates on the East/West Coast time zones.\nTravel Requirements - This team has regular on-site collaboration sessions. 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.\n\nHow you'll make an impact:\nLead the technical design and execution of Upstart's data security program, from early foundations through mature, scalable systems\nArchitect and build software solutions (APIs, services, and internal tools) that enable effective data protection and governance\nPartner closely with Engineering, Analytics, Product, Legal, Risk, HR, and other stakeholders to secure sensitive data across diverse domains\nDrive adoption of least-privilege access models and modern data protection patterns across the organization\nMentor engineers and security practitioners, fostering strong technical standards and a culture of ownership\nContinuously improve systems by learning from real-world signals such as false positives, operational feedback, and evolving threats\n\nWhat we're looking for:\nMinimum requirements:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, or a related field (or its equivalent) + 5 years of experience\nExtensive experience across enterprise and operational security domains, with deep focus on Data Security and Identity & Access Management (IAM)\nExperience owning or leading a Data Security, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), or DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) initiatives\nStrong software engineering background, with the ability to design and build production-quality systems (e.g., APIs, services, or internal web applications)\nExperience launching new security capabilities from 0 to 1 in complex environments\nDeep understanding of least-privilege principles and practical experience applying them at scale\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and non-technical stakeholders\nAbility to navigate ambiguity, make sound tradeoffs, and independently drive meaningful change\nPreferred qualifications:\nFamiliarity with cutting edge AI data protection tooling such as endpoint DLP, data classification, or posture management platforms (BigID, Concentric AI, Varonis, Cyera, or similar)\nExperience working with diverse data domains (e.g., analytics, reporting, business operations, or people data)\nContributions to the security community through talks, publications, open-source projects, or other industry involvement\nFamiliarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOX\nInterest in long-term growth as a senior individual contributor, with openness to future people leadership paths\n#LI-REMOTE\n#LI-MidSenior\nWhat you'll love\nAt Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here's what you can expect:\nCompetitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly\nRetirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)\nComprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.\nHealth Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)\nIncome protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security\nPaid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements\nPaid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)\nFamily-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources\nFinancial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)\nAnnual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you\nAnnual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from\nConnection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)\nOnsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!)\nFor roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.\nUpstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. 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