Staff Data Scientist

Job Description

• By presenting reports to key stakeholders and decision makers on model performance and how it impacts the business. Oftentimes this person will report directly to corporate executives. • By finding issues with the models before they have a chance to impact our business. • By analyzing experimental data to uncover heterogeneous effects and recommend opportunities for personalized interventions. • By collaborating with research scientists to build and evaluate novel models and modeling applications. • By writing clear, bug-free, and well documented code that runs well and is easy to understand.

Qualifications

• MS degree or related experience in a production setting • 5+years experience in data science projects • Knowledge in applied statistical methods and causal inference (e.g., AB testing, hypothesis testing, linear and logistic regression) • Experience with modern predictive modeling techniques (XGBoost, artificial neural networks) • Experience with Python or R and SQL • Strong Machine Learning experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart • 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Life and disability insurance • Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave • Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs • Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs • Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering • Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices