We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.
The Crown Is Yours
Our team comprises sports modelling experts and data science technologists, coming together to develop innovative DS products that deliver incremental value on the Sportsbook platform at DraftKings. As part of this role, you will be a creative thinker, utilizing data, machine learning, and software development skills to craft high-impact best-in-class sports models that grow the business.
What you’ll do as a Senior Data Science Engineer
Create statistical and machine learning models and integrate them into DS applications
Collect and engineer sports data assets to assist in model development
Implement the sports models and pricing engines in Python
Create automatic tests to ensure model and pricing engine accuracy
Collaborate closely with product, developers, QAs and delivery leads to move projects from ideation to deployment
Test that data flows work as expected and that models are well integrated in larger business context
Research the different sport’s specifications and rules
Coach and support more junior data scientists within the team
What you’ll bring
Highly proficient in at least one programming language, ideally Python
Experience of building statistical or machine learning models for multiple sports
Understanding of data science and statistical modelling principles
Experience with Kubernetes and Kafka are desirable
Knowledge of MLOps principles and related tools will be considered an asset
Self-learner who is open to learning new things
Familiarity with version control concepts
Understanding of object-oriented programming principles
Understanding of Sportsbook products will be considered an asset
Keen interest in sports
PhD, Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
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Join Our Team
We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
