Director Of Engineering, Machine Learning Platform

Company: Upstart Network, Inc.
Location: Appleton
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

About UpstartUpstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstart's AI marketplace, Upstart-powered banks and credit unions can have higher approval rates and lower loss rates across races, ages, and genders, while simultaneously delivering the exceptional digital-first lending experience their customers demand. Our offerings include personal, auto, and small business loans, and we plan to expand into more verticals as our business grows.Upstart is a digital-first company, which means that most Upstarters can live and work anywhere in the U.S. We also have offices in San Mateo, CA; Columbus, OH; and Austin, TX.Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Upstart, we'd love to hear from you!The TeamUpstart is looking for an experienced engineering leader for our core Machine Learning Platform. We are the first lending platform to leverage machine learning to price credit and automate the borrowing process. Our engineering and data science teams collaborate to use non-conventional variables at scale in a constantly improving underwriting model.In this role, you will be responsible for the core infrastructure which supports the analytics, development, deployment, and monitoring across all ML solutions in the company.If you are looking for the opportunity to join a hyper-growth company, develop a high performing team and make an outsized, lasting impact on an organization, this may be the right opportunity for you,Position Location This role is available in the following locations: Remote within the US, San Mateo,CA and Columbus, OH.Time Zone Requirements This team operates on the East and West Coast time zones.Travel Requirements This team has regular on-site collaboration sessions. These occur 3 days per Quarter at the San Mateo,CA or Columbus, OH office. If you need to travel to make these meetups, Upstart will cover all travel related expenses.How you'll make an impact:Partner with our recruiting team to attract a diverse team of exceptional engineers,Coach individuals and managers through career and skill development,Partner with product management, data scientists, and other internal stakeholders to set the technical roadmap for our analytical and ML capabilities,Partner with data science teams on the development and deployment of new ML solutions.What we're looking for:Have 10+ years of engineering management experience, and 15+ years overall software engineering experience,Have led teams of 25+ engineers and have experience managing managers,Have a track record of attracting and developing great engineering talent,Are well versed in agile development methodologies,Have expertise in cloud native / big data technologies,Have expertise in MLOps / ML platform development,Are an excellent communicator in person and in writing,Are comfortable working with remote teams,Want to be part of a dynamic and fast paced environment.What you'll love:Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coveragePersonal Development and Technology & Ergonomic BudgetsLife insurance and disability benefitsClubs and Activities (Game Nights, Fitstarters, Superwomen, Book Club, Investing Club, Money Discussions, Photography Club and Basketball teams)Generous vacation policy401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Catered lunches + snacks & drinksAt Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within this range: $190,400-$280,000 Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location-with our "digital first" philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k). Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure.#LI-DirectorUpstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that underrepresented classes receive better access to affordable credit, and are just as committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We celebrate all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and know that we can only become better together.https://www.Upstart.Com/candidate_privacy_policy

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