Our team comprises sports modelling experts and data science technologists, coming together to develop innovative DS products that drive measurable value on the Sportsbook platform at DraftKings. We embrace a culture of curiosity and constant improvement, working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with industry-leading technologies. 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

• Expand the capabilities of our American Football models with enhanced granularity

• Writing production quality code to deploy and run models in a sportsbook platform

• Utilise our MLOps platform to train and productionise ML models

• Create automatic tests to ensure model accuracy

• Collaborate closely with product, developers, QAs and delivery leads to move projects from ideation to development and deployment

• Test that the data flows work as expected and that models are well integrated into the larger business context

What You'll bring:

• Highly proficient in Python

• Experience of building statistical or machine learning models for sports

• Solid 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

• Familiarity with version control concepts

• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles

• PhD, Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• Keen interest in sports

• Understanding of Sportsbook products is desirable

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