At Upstart, we’re united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. 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. We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Machine Learning to join our leadership group, responsible for leading a small, nimble team of individual contributors (Research Scientists, Data Scientists, or Machine Learning Engineers) in developing and deploying machine learning models in production with direct business impact.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production with direct business impact.
- Proven track record of leading high-impact ML initiatives from research through productionization.
- Advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., computer science, statistics, economics, operations research, etc).
- Strong technical judgment and ability to dive deep into model design, data analysis, and evaluation.
- Keen statistical, economic and business intuition, and comfort with reasoning under uncertainty and data limitations.
- Knowledge of production ML, ability to adapt to new tech stacks and get in the weeds of work output from the team.
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience developing teams of highly technical ML scientists.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Capital Markets and other teams.
- Strong project management skills with experience scaling processes and operational workflows.
- PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics or a related field.
- Proven success building and scaling new ML products from inception.
- Familiarity with lending, lines of credit, or other consumer finance products.
- Hands-on familiarity with end-to-end ML infrastructure, including experimentation pipelines, feature stores, and model monitoring.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
- Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
- Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
- Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
- Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
- Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
- Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
- Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)
- Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
- Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
