Meet the team behind Engine
There’s a clear advantage to what Engine customers get when they work with us: access to the people that have actively shaped the platform that powers Starling, one of the most successful digital banks in the UK.
Engine by Starling
Hello, we’re Engine.
We’re the people behind the platform that powers Starling, one of the world’s most successful digital banks.
Engine by Starling
About Us
We’re the people behind the platform that powers Starling, one of the world’s most successful digital banks. As Starling goes from strength to strength, our team of technologists, financial experts, developers, designers and product specialists are giving banks, building societies, fintechs and corporates the ability to build extraordinary banking products on our SaaS platform.
Our mission
Proven Scale.
Proven People.
We’ve proven our approach with Starling Bank, a four-times winner of the Best British Bank award. Now - having successfully given over 3.6 million customers a new way to spend, save and manage their money - we’re taking the Engine technology global, on a mission to power the banks of the future.
Our values
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Aim for greatness
In everything we do, we strive to deliver the best possible outcome. If something’s worth making, it’s worth making it great.
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Keep it simple
There’s beauty (and speed) in simplicity. From the way we speak to the tech we build, we want to be simple and clear in everything we do.
003
Do the right thing
Ethics aren’t an afterthought - they’re our driving force. Doing what’s best for our communities and the planet is central to our mission.
004
Own it
Smart people thrive when they’re given freedom. Our people like to get their hands dirty, figure things out and take ownership.
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Listen
We listen to each other and our clients - because everyone has something different to teach us, and diversity of thought makes our work better.
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Focused.
We are focussed on creating impactful change with our clients. Our real-world experience means we know how important it is for projects to achieve real, actionable outcomes. So, we always stay focused on ensuring that our best-in-class technology genuinely delivers for customers.
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Expert.
We’re not just a technology provider; we’ve also built a bank. By working with us, you’ll get to collaborate with the team responsible for building a profitable digital bank. Every member of our leadership team is an expert in their field - and our people are curious by nature, always striving to learn more and solve challenges.
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Agile.
Our cloud-native platform allows you to configure products with rich digital features. That agility is reflected in our culture and people: we’re always evolving, figuring out how we can do things better and making it happen. Fast.
Engine by Starling
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