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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Machine Learning Platform

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Upstart

Upstart

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-powered lending marketplace offering diverse loans

Data & Analytics
Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$160.4k - $222kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Jupyter
TypeScript
AWS
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience building and maintaining backend software services and APIs
  • Experience with big data, ETL, cloud compute, services, containerization, continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), and testing frameworks
  • Experience with some or many of the following: Python, Typescript, interactive notebooks (Jupyter/Databricks), and AWS
  • Good understanding of software development principles and best practices for creating scalable and maintainable systems
Responsibilities
  • Build, maintain, and optimize high-quality software applications that enable machine learning models to be applied to the ever-evolving needs of the business
  • Develop the scaffolding, tooling, and infrastructure that allows research scientists to iterate and train large scale machine learning models
  • Enable rapid experimentation and iteration in model training code so that we can continuously improve our models
  • Build the infrastructure that provides research scientists the ability to access the data and features they need to enhance our models
  • Work with Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Research Scientists to ensure that model training and deployment is a repeatable process that relies heavily on automation and workflows (not humans)

Upstart's main product is an AI lending marketplace that utilizes AI models and cloud applications to streamline the loan approval process, offering various loan options such as personal, automotive retail, refinance, and small-dollar "relief" loans.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$244.1M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Upstart's Model 15.0 shows a significant 15% improvement in accuracy, indicating strong technological advancements.
  • The company's expansion into home equity lines of credit (HELOC) opens new revenue streams and market opportunities.
  • Partnerships with credit unions like Diamond, Seattle, and Kaua'i Federal Credit Unions highlight Upstart's growing influence in the financial sector.

What critics are saying

  • Upstart has faced significant funding challenges, leading to layoffs and potential instability.
  • The company's stock has experienced a dramatic 94% plunge, raising concerns about its financial health.

What makes Upstart unique

  • Upstart leverages advanced AI algorithms to offer personalized lending solutions, setting it apart from traditional lenders.
  • The company's Recognized Customer Personalization (RCP) tool allows banks to customize loan offers, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Upstart's partnerships with multiple credit unions demonstrate its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing financial ecosystems.