Research Scientist
Research Scientist
Research Scientist
Upstart
Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace focused on expanding access to affordable credit through advanced machine learning models. The company operates primarily in a digital-first environment, allowing employees to work remotely across the United States. The Research Scientist role involves developing and deploying machine learning models that enhance borrower risk assessment, marketing strategies, and underwriting processes, directly impacting customer acquisition and revenue generation.
Qualification
- PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong experience in machine learning and statistical modeling techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
- Experience with data analysis and manipulation using libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Responsibility
- Research and develop new machine learning models to enhance the accuracy of predictions in borrower risk, marketing conversions, or underwriting processes.
- Design, prototype, and deploy models to production, ensuring robust and scalable implementations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, and marketing specialists to optimize model performance and business metrics.
- Analyze model performance and iterate on designs to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in machine learning and apply them to Upstart's models.
