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versus about
$216k
for comparable roles.
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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
64 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$166,900–$230,900
across 63 roles with salary data.
Sr. Manager, Software Engineering - Machine Learning Simulations will lead a team within the Machine Learning and Simulations Platform group to build and operate infrastructure for model training, feature engineering, inference, and marketplace simulation. The role involves managing an engineering roadmap to make the platform production-grade, reducing costs while scaling usage, and expanding coverage across the lending funnel into new products. You will manage engineers working on distributed services, offline data pipelines, and large-scale compute systems to provide reliable results for pricing and portfolio strategy. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, Kotlin, AWS, Kubernetes, Databricks, and Spark. The role addresses the critical business problem of simulating how new machine learning models, prices, or fees would impact real applicants by replaying historical data through production logic in isolated environments to ensure accuracy before any changes reach a borrower.
What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?
Median $225000 from 111 postings across 40 companies.
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