Senior Applied Scientist

Posted

UpstartUnited States | RemoteRemotefull-timesenior

$167,700 USD

Tech Stack

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evaluate machine-learning models predicting borrower repayment behavior and servicing outcomes.
  • Apply causal inference and experimentation to measure the impact of servicing interventions.
  • Translate model predictions and treatment-effect estimates into practical decision algorithms.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to shape collections and payment strategies.
  • Identify new machine-learning opportunities in servicing areas that historically relied on manual optimization.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Equity
  • Gym Membership
  • Health Insurance
  • Learning Budget
  • Parental Leave
  • Remote Work

Culture

Remote WorkCross-Functional TeamsMission-DrivenErg/Affinity Groups

Requirements

Required: Graduate degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, physics, econometrics, operations research, computer science, or a related quantitative field.
Preferred: PhD in a quantitative field.
Regions: Us

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About Upstart
Industry: fintech
Size: medium

Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace that partners with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit.

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Compensation
Base salary: $167,700 USD
Equity: Annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Bonus: Target bonuses available