[Remote] Machine Learning Engineer Intern

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Upstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. As a Machine Learning Engineering Intern, you will build tools and production-grade code to enhance model performance and efficiency while collaborating with experienced ML practitioners. Responsibilities Deliver projects that improve model performance, efficiency, latency or reliability Write production-grade code, i.e. tested, reviewed and scalable Python Communicate findings clearly to get buy-in for recommended next steps. Work with your mentor to align stakeholders, and drive next steps Skills Strong academic credentials with an ongoing bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, physics, machine learning, or other quantitative areas of study. We require that you are on track to graduate by the summer of 2027 (our internship program is not open to first- and second-year undergraduates) Programming skills in Python Proficiency across machine learning, numerical computing, and software engineering fundamentals Foundations in probability and statistics Strong sense of intellectual curiosity, humility, drive and teamwork, as well as communication skills PhD studies or post-doctoral research in computer science, physics, machine learning, or other another quantitative field. If you are a PhD student, we require that you are on track to graduate by the summer of 2027 Experience building models and conducting statistical or quantitative research Experience building ML tooling or solving real‑world ML engineering problems in industry (e.g., data pipelines, evaluation frameworks, training/serving), such as through prior internships Benefits Target bonuses Equity compensation Generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k) Company Overview Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Upstart has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 68 in 2025, 67 in 2024, 85 in 2023, 85 in 2022, 42 in 2021, 15 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.