Data Scientist, Experimentation

FanDuel

$98K — $122K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a data science or analytics role
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field preferred; Master's degree is a plus
  • Proficient in experimental design, A/B/n testing, and statistical analysis
  • Advanced SQL skills required; knowledge of Python, R, or SAS preferred
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering impactful solutions
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and understand diverse stakeholder needs
  • Understanding of commercial principles including P&L and business drivers

Responsibilities

  • Partner with commercial marketing teams to design and analyze personalization experiments
  • Compile results and present insights to marketing leadership
  • Advance cross-functional experimentation programs and identify improvement tools
  • Drive culture of experimentation through best practices education
  • Introduce advanced statistical techniques for data analysis and insights

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans, including options for mental health support and family planning
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave policies
  • 401k plan with up to 5% matching
  • Annual performance-based bonuses and long-term incentives
  • Unique perks like pet insurance and commuter benefits
Full Job Description
THE POSITIONOur roster has an opening with your name on it

The Data Scientist, Generosity Experimentation will play a pivotal role in growing an experimentation function within the Sportsbook Commercial team focused on retention and loyalty. Reporting to the Experimentation Manager, this role will help to accelerate the speed of learning while maintaining standardization of processes across teams. The Data Scientist will partner with retention marketing stakeholders and will be responsible for designing and analyzing experiments that help to answer key questions and drive promotional strategy. They will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally, aligning with commercial stakeholders, generosity data science, marketing technology and machine learning engineering to pursue a best-in-class personalization strategy. In addition, the Data Scientist will have the opportunity to be involved in key strategic initiatives that support FanDuel's overall growth.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play
  • Partner with commercial marketing teams to design and analyze experiments related to personalization efforts, including audience optimization, generosity mechanics and generosity delivery. Compile results and present insights and recommendations to marketing leadership.
  • Continue the advancement of a cross-functional experimentation program. Be a thought leader in identifying and evaluating tools and capabilities to advance our practice, including opportunities for automation. Introduce advanced statistical techniques to support data analysis and insight generation.
  • Drive culture of experimentation throughout the Sportsbook business through initiatives to educate organization on experimentation best practices.


THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate
  • Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a data science or analytics role
  • Bachelor's degree in quantitative field (Math, Statistics, Economics, Engineering) is preferred. Master's degree a plus.
  • Experience with experimental design, A/B/n testing, and use of statistical analysis. Experience with analysis or experimentation of personalization efforts, a plus.
  • Advanced SQL skills required. Experience with statistical programming tools such as Python, R or SAS preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to work through ambiguity and deliver solutions to business problems.
  • Lives the "we are one team" mentality. Works with various teams across the organization to understand their needs and get things done.
  • Commercial acumen: understanding of P&L, business principles and commercial levers.
  • Presents clearly and with impact to a wide range of stakeholders and keeps stakeholders updated with relevant and timely information.
  • A "can-do" attitude and the type of person who constantly looks for solutions and better ways of operating.


PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

The applicable salary range for this position is $98,000 - 122,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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