Applied Scientist Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Become an expert in Upstart’s models, products, business, and/or codebase.

• Identify potential challenges or areas for enhancement.

• Convey issues and opportunities to the team while proposing solutions.

• Carry out self-directed inquiries and offline analyses through innovative thinking.

• Present findings to the Machine Learning (ML) team.

• Investigate machine learning and statistical methods to enhance predictive accuracy and/or business value of models.

• Design, implement, and assess model, product, or technical advancements utilizing rigorous experimentation and validation techniques.

• Convert research outcomes into clear recommendations, documented methodologies, and production-ready solutions.

• Collaborate with a mentor to align stakeholders and facilitate next steps.

• Work closely with the team to enhance products and models.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, econometrics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline.

• Expected to graduate by 2028.

• Strong foundations in statistical, probability, and machine learning theories.

• Capability to perform data analysis and assess machine learning or statistical models using Python.

• Basic understanding of SQL.

• Intellectual curiosity, humility, ambition, and a collaborative spirit.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Proficiency in using modern agentic tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex) effectively.

• Experience with supervised learning, model evaluation, and feature engineering techniques is preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of statistical theory (frequentist, Bayesian, causal) and econometrics is preferred.

• Strong programming skills in Python are preferred.

• This role is available to candidates residing and working in the U.S.; Upstart is currently unable to hire in Quebec.

🏝️ Benefits

• UHC High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) providing comprehensive medical coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions of $800 for employee-only coverage or $1,600 when covering dependents.

• Medical opt-out credit of $150 per month if the health plan is declined.

• Guardian Dental coverage.

• Guardian Vision Base coverage.

• Automatic enrollment in short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Basic Life and Accident Insurance with automatic enrollment.

• Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LFSA).

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).

• Pre-tax commuter benefits.

• Target bonuses.

• Annual equity grants that vest quarterly.

• 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options available for eligible U.S. employees.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for U.S. employees.

• Supplemental health coverage available for Canada.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays.

• Paid family and parental leave.

• Benefits for fertility, parenthood, and caregiving.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health support and life-centered resources.

• Financial planning tools and concierge services for U.S. employees.

• Annual wellness allowance.

• Annual productivity allowance.

• Team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs).

• Catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens for employees working from an office.