Description:
• Upstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks to expand access to affordable credit.
• As a Senior Data Scientist, you will design, run A/B tests and analyze experiments.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and other scientists while communicating results to various audiences.
Requirements:
• Strong academic credentials with a master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, or other quantitative areas of study
• Knowledge of causal inference techniques and experimentation
• Programming skills in Python
• Proficiency in a broad array of mathematical, statistical learning and machine learning concepts and applications
• Ability to proactively and effectively communicate results and methodologies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong sense of intellectual curiosity balanced with humility, drive and teamwork
• Experience solving real-world machine learning problems at a tech company
• Experience working as part of a diverse, cross-functional team.
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
