Upstart · 2 months ago
Machine Learning Engineer Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$153K/yr - $162K/yrUpstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. As a Machine Learning Engineering Intern, you will build tools and production-grade code to enhance model performance and efficiency while collaborating with experienced ML practitioners.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer LendingCreditFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingMachine LearningPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Deliver projects that improve model performance, efficiency, latency or reliability
Write production-grade code, i.e. tested, reviewed and scalable Python
Communicate findings clearly to get buy-in for recommended next steps. Work with your mentor to align stakeholders, and drive next steps
Qualification
Required
Strong academic credentials with an ongoing bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, physics, machine learning, or other quantitative areas of study. We require that you are on track to graduate by the summer of 2027 (our internship program is not open to first- and second-year undergraduates)
Programming skills in Python
Proficiency across machine learning, numerical computing, and software engineering fundamentals
Foundations in probability and statistics
Strong sense of intellectual curiosity, humility, drive and teamwork, as well as communication skills
Preferred
PhD studies or post-doctoral research in computer science, physics, machine learning, or other another quantitative field. If you are a PhD student, we require that you are on track to graduate by the summer of 2027
Experience building models and conducting statistical or quantitative research
Experience building ML tooling or solving real‑world ML engineering problems in industry (e.g., data pipelines, evaluation frameworks, training/serving), such as through prior internships
Benefits
Target bonuses
Equity compensation
Generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k)
Company
Upstart
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit.
Founded in 2012
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.36BKey Investors
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2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $320M
2025-08-12Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Dave Girouard
Founder & CEO
Paul Gu
Co-Founder
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