Senior Manager of Analytics Engineering, Upstart

• 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Business Intelligence, with at least 3 years in people management
• Strong technical background in SQL and dbt, with working knowledge of Airflow, cloud data warehouses (e.g., Databricks), and CI/CD practices
• Experience designing data models, pipelines, and frameworks that support scalability and performance
• Proven ability to lead project execution and drive outcomes across ambiguous, cross-functional environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Track record of developing engineers, setting clear expectations, and calibrating performance against defined competencies

Desirable

• Our Analytics Engineering team plays a critical role in Upstart's mission by transforming raw data into trustworthy, well-modeled, and scalable foundations that power decisions across the company
• We’re seeking a Senior Manager to lead a team of Analytics Engineers who build and maintain the data infrastructure that fuels product innovation, operational excellence, and strategic insight
• You’ll manage a team of high-performing engineers and be responsible for the technical direction, team growth, and impact of Analytics Engineering across multiple domains
• You’ll partner closely with Data Analysts, Product Managers and Software Engineers to scale our data capabilities and ensure Upstart makes decisions grounded in high-quality, reliable data
• Lead and Scale Team: Lead and grow a high-performing team of Analytics Engineers, guiding them across technical execution, career development, and impact delivery
• Set Technical Vision: Define and execute a strategic roadmap for Analytics Engineering, shaping architecture and modeling patterns that support trusted, scalable data assets used across domains
• Enable Product and Business Impact: Ensure delivery of high-quality data pipelines, models, and tools that improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and support product growth
• Foster Cross-Functional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders in Analytics, Product, Engineering, Machine Learning and Finance to align on priorities, manage dependencies, and influence roadmaps
• Uphold and Elevate Standards: Establish and enforce best practices in engineering, testing, documentation, observability, and stakeholder communication. Lead by example in code and technical reviews
• This team has regular on-site collaboration sessions. These occur 3 days per quarter at an Upstart office. If you need to travel to make these meetups, Upstart will cover all travel related expenses