NFL Data Scientist

Swish Analytics

• $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Francisco, CA
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience developing models for NFL, CFB, or sports betting at production scale.
  • Expertise in probability theory, machine learning, inferential statistics, Bayesian methods, and Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods.
  • 5+ years of experience in delivering machine learning or statistical models within the sports or sports betting domain.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python programming.
  • Experience with version control tools like GitHub and CI/CD processes.
  • Familiarity with AWS environments.

Responsibilities

  • Ideate and enhance machine learning models for sports betting products.
  • Create feature sets using specific knowledge of sports.
  • Contribute to all phases of model development, from proofs of concept to deployment.
  • Continuously improve model performance through experimentation.
  • Analyze model results to identify weaknesses and guide improvements.
  • Adhere to best practices in software engineering and contribute to shared code repositories.
  • Document modeling processes and present findings to various stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work arrangement.
  • Ownership and impact on data products.
  • Collaborative team environment with cross-functional partnerships.
  • Opportunities for professional development in leading-edge data science practices.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Swish Analytics is looking for an NFL Data Scientists to join our ever-growing team! Data Science is at the core of our business, so this team has true ownership and impact over developing core components of Swish's data products. This position is remote from the USA.

Duties:
  • Ideate, develop and improve machine learning and statistical models that drive Swish's core algorithms for producing state-of-the-art sports betting products.
  • Develop contextualized feature sets using sports specific domain knowledge.
  • Contribute to all stages of model development, from creating proof-of-concepts and beta testing, to partnering with data engineering and product teams to deploy new models.
  • Strive to constantly improve model performance using insights from rigorous offline and online experimentation.
  • Analyze results and outputs to assess model performance and identify model weaknesses for directing development efforts.
  • Adhere to software engineering best practices and contribute to shared code repositories.
  • Document modeling work and present to stakeholders and other technical and non-technical partners.

Requirements:
  • Masters degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or related technical subject area
  • Demonstrated experience developing models at production scale for NFL, CFB, or sports betting for 2+ years
  • Expertise in Probability Theory, Machine Learning, Inferential Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience developing and delivering effective machine learning and/or statistical models to serve business needs in sports or sports betting
  • Experience with relational SQL & Python
  • Experience with source control tools such as GitHub and related CI/CD processes
  • Experience working in AWS environments etc
  • Proven track record of strong leadership skills. Has shown ability to partner with teams in solving complex problems by taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
  • Excellent communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences

Base salary: Starting at $140,000

Department Data Science Role NFL Team Locations San Francisco, CA - Remote Remote status Fully Remote

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