This role pays less than
66%
of similar roles. Most pay
$114,400–$238,878
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$146k
versus about
$177k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Upstart
Upstart is an AI lending platform that partners with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit using non-traditional variables.
Upstart currently has
46 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$166,900–$230,000
across 45 roles with salary data.
As an Applied Scientist Intern, you will join a team focused on improving predictive performance and business value through machine learning and statistical research. You will identify opportunities for improvement, conduct self-directed investigations, perform offline analyses, and present findings to the machine learning team. Your daily work involves designing, implementing, and evaluating model enhancements using rigorous experimentation and validation methods while translating complex research into production-ready solutions. To succeed in this role, you must possess strong fundamentals in statistical, probability, and machine learning theory. You will utilize Python for data analysis and evaluation, apply basic SQL foundations, and leverage modern agentic tooling like Claude Code or Codex. The work centers on the lending marketplace domain, specifically utilizing advanced AI to improve credit decisioning by analyzing numerous signals to provide smarter outcomes for borrowers.
What does a Applied Scientist earn?
Median $231000 from 41 postings across 11 companies.
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Python
SQL
Generative AI
LLMs
NLP
ETL
Data Wrangling
Neural Networks
Statistical Analysis
Classification
Regression
Clustering
Time Series Forecasting