Research Scientist - Auto

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Personal Loans • FinTech • Marketplace Lending • Artificial intelligence • Finance

1001 - 5000

Description

• Work in a fast-paced team on feature research, model improvement and deployment • Develop new model architectures • Understand and develop features from new data sources • Understand the impact of the macroeconomic environment on borrowers • Autonomously develop and deploy production models • Contribute to a high-quality modeling codebase in Python • Quickly prototype and test ideas • Research novel modeling techniques • Collaborate with a cross-functional team of research scientists, software engineers and product managers

Requirements

• Excellent critical thinking • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Math, Physics, Computer Science) • 2+ years of experience in Machine Learning or a similar field • Proficiency in a programming language (Python preferred) • Proficiency in Statistical/Probability/Machine Learning theory • Ability to communicate effectively to a non-technical audience • Masters or PhD in a quantitative discipline (Math, Physics, Economics, Computer Science) • 4+ years of experience in Machine Learning or a similar field • Experience leading junior members in a technical team • Deep expertise in a programming language (Python preferred) • Deep expertise in Statistical/Probability/Machine Learning theory • Excellent communication skills to a non-technical audience • Based in the Bay Area

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity) • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart • 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Life and disability insurance • Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave • Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs • Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs • Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering • Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices