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Upstart

Senior Applied ML Engineer

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about 6 hours ago
Remote, WorldwideSenior / Mid Level
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Base Salary

$168k - $232k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and build user-facing ML features using LLMs and generative AI.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and ML research teams to deliver high-impact experiences.
  • Own the technical architecture and implementation strategy for applied ML systems.
  • Build scalable services and APIs to present model outputs to users.
  • Ensure ML deployments meet safety, fairness, and performance standards.
  • Establish best practices for prompt design, model evaluation, and experimentation.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years on ML-driven products.
  • Proven ability to lead complex initiatives across engineering, product, and research.
  • Strong backend development skills, particularly in Python with FastAPI or Flask.
  • Experience integrating LLMs or ML models into production systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, product-minded approach.
  • Ability to think rigorously about system design and user impact.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including base pay, bonuses, and equity grants.
  • 401(k) with company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving needs.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering mental health support.
  • Annual wellness and productivity allowances for personal development.