Senior Product Manager owning strategy and roadmap for dealer activation and engagement in Upstart Auto Finance, an AI lending software platform for auto dealerships. Works with Engineering, Design, Analytics, Sales, Implementation, and Dealer Success, including integrations with dealer CRM and dealer management systems. Requires 5+ years of B2B customer-facing product management experience.
About Upstart
At Upstart, weāre 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 thatās both radically intelligent and deeply human. Our platform runs over one million predictions per borrower using more than 3,000 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.
Weāre 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 doesnāt mean distant. Weāre 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, youāll have the support to work in the way that works best for you.
If youāre energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, weād love to hear from you.
The Team:
Upstartās Auto Retail team is bringing Upstartās AI-powered underwriting combined with best-in-class software to help all Americans get better access, lower rates, and a better process when purchasing a vehicle. Auto lending in the US represents over $600B in annual volume across over 70K dealerships and is used by almost every household in the country, yet has record low process satisfaction, transparency, and credit access. We aim to change that. The team partners across Product, Engineering, Analytics, Machine Learning, Servicing, Fraud, dealer-facing functions and more to improve the experience for lenders, dealers, and consumers.
As a Senior Product Manager at Upstart, you will own the strategy and roadmap for your defined area of ownership within our software platform, Upstart Auto Finance. Your mandate is to turn initial adoption and activation into lasting engagement by building intuitive experiences that help dealership teams see value quickly and choose Upstart for every financing opportunity. Youāll work directly with dealers and partner across Engineering, Design, Analytics, Sales, Implementation, and Dealer Success to solve real workflow challenges and scale adoption across independent and franchise dealerships nationwide.
How youāll make an impact
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Position location This role is available in the following locations: Remote
Time zone requirements The team operates on the East/West coast time zones.
Travel requirements 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 sessionsā cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
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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 locationāwith our ādigital firstā 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
$162,100
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$224,500 USD
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 locationāwith our ādigital firstā 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).
Canada | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range
$153,000
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$190,000 CAD
What you'll love
At Upstart, our benefits for full-time employees are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Hereās what you can expect:
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 [email protected]
