Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract)

About Upstart

At 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.

As 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.

We’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.

If 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.

The Team: 

Upstart's Talent Acquisition team builds inclusive, high performing teams by attracting and hiring top talent that drive Upstart's success. As a Contract Senior Recruiter at Upstart, you will be a critical partner in scaling our technical organization during this engagement. You'll work cross-functionally with Engineering leadership, hiring managers, and cross-functional partners to build and execute hiring strategies that bring in top engineering talent. You'll own the full-cycle recruitment process for your assigned searches and help shape how Upstart grows its technical teams by driving candidate pipelines, improving processes, and delivering excellent experiences for both candidates and internal stakeholders. You're resourceful, metrics-driven, and passionate about matching the right talent with the right opportunity.

 

How you’ll make an impact

• Manage and prioritize multiple technical searches across Software Engineering and adjacent technical functions
• Partner with Engineering leadership to align on hiring needs, process improvements, and search strategy
• Proactively source diverse and qualified talent through outbound strategies, networks, and technical communities
• Represent Upstart's brand in the market by delivering exceptional candidate experiences  Use data to assess pipeline health, drive hiring decisions, and optimize recruitment strategies

 

Minimum Qualifications 

• 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on hiring software engineers or technical talent
• Proven success in filling a mix of high-volume roles and specialized technical positions  Experience with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with technical stakeholders
• Ability to ramp quickly and operate independently in a contract capacity with minimal onboarding time

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for a range of technical roles (e.g., front-end, back-end, infrastructure, data, security)
• Demonstrated ability to build and iterate on hiring processes and strategies in fastpaced environments
• Proficiency in data-driven recruiting, including pipeline reporting and conversion rate analysis
• Passion for improving representation and building inclusive hiring practices within technical teams
• Prior experience in contract, interim, or fractional recruiting engagements

 

Position location This role is available in the following locations: Remote 

 

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#LI-NotApplicable

#LI-Internship --> use for internships

#LI-Entry --> use for new graduate roles, L1, L2

#LI-Associate --> use for L3, L4

#LI-MidSenior --> use for L5, L6

#LI-Director --> use for L7

#LI-Executive --> use for L8+

At 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$108,600—$150,300 USD

What you'll love

At Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly 
• Retirement 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)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
• Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
• Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
• Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
• Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
• Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
• Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
• Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)
• Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
• Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
• Connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Onsite 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!)

For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.

Upstart 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.com

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