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Applied Scientist roles sit at the intersection of research and production systems, making them a strong CPT fit for graduate students in computer science, statistics, or data science. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start, and the work must connect directly to your degree program's learning objectives.
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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 primarily from home or collaborate in-person from one of our offices in Columbus, Austin, the Bay Area, or New York City (opening Summer 2026), you’ll have the support to work in the way that works best for you.
If you’re energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As an Applied Scientist Intern, you will become a specialist in our models, products, business and/or codebase. You will identify potential problems or opportunities for improvement, communicate these to the team and suggest solutions. This involves self-directed investigation, offline analyses using creative thinking as well as presentation to the ML team. You will receive mentorship from experienced ML practitioners and collaborate closely with the team to improve our products and models.
How you’ll make an impact
- Research machine learning and statistical approaches to discover improvements to the predictive performance and/or business value of a model.
- Design, implement, and evaluate model, product, or technical enhancements using rigorous experimentation and validation methods.
- Translate research findings into clear recommendations, documented methodologies, and production-ready solutions.
- Work with your mentor to align stakeholders, and drive next steps.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor, Masters or PHD degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, econometrics, computer science, or a related quantitative field. On track to graduate by 2028.
- Strong fundamentals in statistical, probability, and machine learning theory.
- Ability to perform data analysis and evaluate machine learning or statistical models using Python, as well as basic SQL foundations.
- Intellectual curiosity, humility, drive and teamwork.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to use modern agentic tooling (Claude Code, Codex, …) efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, econometrics, computer science, or a related quantitative field. On track to graduate by the summer of 2028.
- Experience in supervised learning, model evaluation, and feature engineering techniques.
- Advanced statistical (frequentist, bayesian, causal) theory/econometrics knowledge.
- Strong coding skills in Python.
Position location This role is Fully Remote
Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. To this end, over the course of the internship, you will meet to collaborate once or twice, for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
What you'll love:
- UHC High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) for comprehensive medical coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding of $800 for employee-only coverage or $1,600 when covering dependents
- Medical opt-out credit of $150 per month if the health plan is waived
- Guardian Dental
- Guardian Vision Base
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage; auto-enrolled
- Basic Life and Accident Insurance; auto-enrolled
- Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LFSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).
United States | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range
$141,000—$150,000 USD
What you'll love
At Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
- Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
- Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
- Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
- Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
- Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
- Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
- Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)
- Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
- Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
- Connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City
For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.
Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email candidate_accommodations@upstart.com
About Upstart
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 primarily from home or collaborate in-person from one of our offices in Columbus, Austin, the Bay Area, or New York City (opening Summer 2026), you’ll have the support to work in the way that works best for you.
If you’re energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As an Applied Scientist Intern, you will become a specialist in our models, products, business and/or codebase. You will identify potential problems or opportunities for improvement, communicate these to the team and suggest solutions. This involves self-directed investigation, offline analyses using creative thinking as well as presentation to the ML team. You will receive mentorship from experienced ML practitioners and collaborate closely with the team to improve our products and models.
How you’ll make an impact
- Research machine learning and statistical approaches to discover improvements to the predictive performance and/or business value of a model.
- Design, implement, and evaluate model, product, or technical enhancements using rigorous experimentation and validation methods.
- Translate research findings into clear recommendations, documented methodologies, and production-ready solutions.
- Work with your mentor to align stakeholders, and drive next steps.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor, Masters or PHD degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, econometrics, computer science, or a related quantitative field. On track to graduate by 2028.
- Strong fundamentals in statistical, probability, and machine learning theory.
- Ability to perform data analysis and evaluate machine learning or statistical models using Python, as well as basic SQL foundations.
- Intellectual curiosity, humility, drive and teamwork.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to use modern agentic tooling (Claude Code, Codex, …) efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, econometrics, computer science, or a related quantitative field. On track to graduate by the summer of 2028.
- Experience in supervised learning, model evaluation, and feature engineering techniques.
- Advanced statistical (frequentist, bayesian, causal) theory/econometrics knowledge.
- Strong coding skills in Python.
Position location This role is Fully Remote
Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. To this end, over the course of the internship, you will meet to collaborate once or twice, for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
What you'll love:
- UHC High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) for comprehensive medical coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding of $800 for employee-only coverage or $1,600 when covering dependents
- Medical opt-out credit of $150 per month if the health plan is waived
- Guardian Dental
- Guardian Vision Base
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage; auto-enrolled
- Basic Life and Accident Insurance; auto-enrolled
- Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LFSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).
United States | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range
$141,000—$150,000 USD
What you'll love
At Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
- Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
- Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
- Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
- Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
- Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
- Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
- Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)
- Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
- Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
- Connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City
For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.
Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email candidate_accommodations@upstart.com
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Get Access To All JobsApplied Scientist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Applied Scientist role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role is an integral part of your curriculum and your school offers a course or research requirement it can be tied to. Applied Scientist positions in machine learning, statistical modeling, or applied research typically map well to graduate programs in computer science, data science, or statistics. Your DSO makes the final call based on how the role connects to your specific degree plan.
Can I do full-time CPT as an Applied Scientist without affecting OPT eligibility?
You can, but full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most F-1 students in Applied Scientist roles structure CPT as part-time during the academic year or limit full-time CPT to one semester. Confirm your cumulative CPT duration with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer.
How do I find Applied Scientist employers who are familiar with CPT hiring?
Search Migrate Mate for Applied Scientist roles filtered by employers with documented LCA filing history. Employers who've filed LCAs for research or ML roles are more likely to have HR processes that accommodate CPT documentation requirements, including the offer letter language your DSO needs before authorizing your work.
What does my employer need to provide for CPT authorization?
Your employer must provide a written offer letter that includes the job title, start and end dates, whether the position is full-time or part-time, and the work location. Some DSOs also require a brief description of the role's duties. Your employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT, but their letter is what your DSO uses to update your I-20.
Does CPT work as an Applied Scientist count toward H-1B specialty occupation evidence?
Yes. CPT employment in an Applied Scientist role can strengthen an H-1B visa petition by documenting U.S. work history in a specialty occupation. Keeping records of your projects, the technical skills applied, and how they connect to your degree helps your employer's attorney build the specialty occupation argument when filing Form I-129 later.