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Sr. Manager, Software Engineering - Machine Learning Simulations

Upstart · United States | Remote · Remote

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About Upstart

Explore lending solutions through Upstart, including personal loans, debt consolidation, short-term relief, Cash Line, and HELOC. Check your rate today! Backed by Khosla, Kleiner Perkins and NEA.

About the role

As the Senior Engineering Manager, Machine Learning Simulations at Upstart, you will lead the team that owns this platform. Today machine learning teams run roughly a thousand simulations a month on it. Your job is to make it production-grade, cut its cost while usage doubles, and open it to Analytics and Finance teams who need the same answers about pricing and portfolio strategy.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years of engineering management experience
  • Experience leading engineering teams that build and operate backend platforms or distributed systems in production
  • Experience delivering platform or infrastructure programs that span multiple teams
  • Proficiency with some or many of the following: Python, Kotlin, AWS, Kubernetes, Databricks, Spark
More about this role

At Upstart, we’re united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. Every day, we bring creativity, experimentation, and advanced AI to reshape access to credit, helping millions move forward financially with clarity and confidence.

As the leading AI lending marketplace, we partner with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit through technology that’s both radically intelligent and deeply human. Our platform runs over one million predictions per borrower using more than 3,000 signals, powering smarter, fairer decisions for millions of customers. But the numbers only hint at the impact. Every idea, every voice, and every contribution moves us closer to a world where credit never stands between people and their financial progress.

We’re proudly digital-first, giving most Upstarters the flexibility to do their best work from wherever they thrive, alongside teammates across 80+ cities in the US and Canada. Digital-first doesn’t mean distant. We’re intentional about in-person connection through team onsites, planning sessions, and moments that spark creativity and trust. And whether you choose to work...

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