Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract)

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.

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

• 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

• Experience recruiting for a range of technical roles (e.g., front-end, back-end, infrastructure,