DraftKings

Senior Data Science Engineer, Personalization

DraftKings$130K — $155K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in data science, with deep expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in data manipulation and visualization tools.
  • Experience deploying models into production environments and working closely with engineering partners.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and deliver solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Experience developing personalization algorithms for content delivery or user-facing platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end data science initiatives from problem definition to deployment and monitoring.
  • Design and implement models and algorithms to tackle business challenges and improve user engagement.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Analytics teams for seamless integration of data science solutions into production.
  • Drive innovation in personalized game recommendations and optimize content layout through experimentation.
  • Translate technical findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Deploy and maintain production-grade Python software.
  • Mentor junior data scientists and promote best practices within the team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape user experiences for millions in the sports and iGaming sectors.
  • Engagement in high-impact initiatives that define personalization in entertainment.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a technology-driven environment.
  • Potential for career growth through mentorship and skill development.
  • Participation in projects that leverage cutting-edge machine learning and data science techniques.
Full Job Description
The Crown Is Yours

As a Senior Data Science Engineer for Personalization, you'll shape how millions of customers experience our Sportsbook & Casino verticals by transforming data into intelligent, real-time decisions. You'll sit at the center of our Consumer Data Science Team, building machine learning solutions that power personalization, content optimization, and product innovation. Your work will directly influence how we understand and engage our users deeply embedding data science into our content engine and platforms. In a fast-moving, technology-driven environment, you'll lead high-impact initiatives that define what relevance looks like in a sports and iGaming entertainment.

What You'll Do
  • Lead end-to-end data science initiatives, from problem definition and modeling to production deployment and performance monitoring.
  • Design and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms that solve complex business challenges and enhance user engagement.
  • Partner with Engineering, Product, and Analytics teams to integrate scalable data science solutions into live production systems.
  • Drive innovation in personalized game recommendations and page layout optimization by experimenting with new algorithms and data-driven approaches.
  • Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions.
  • Deploy and maintain production-grade Python software.
  • Mentor junior data scientists, champion best practices, and elevate the team's technical rigor and impact.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in data science, with deep expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, along with experience using data manipulation and visualization tools.
  • Experience deploying models into production environments and collaborating closely with engineering partners.
  • A proven ability to break down complex problems into scalable solutions and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to cross-functional audiences and senior stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience developing personalization algorithms and applying them to content delivery or user-facing platforms.
  • A collaborative, innovative mindset with a passion for using data to build impactful products.


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.

About DraftKings

DraftKings is an American daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting operator. The company allows users to enter daily and weekly fantasy sports–related contests and win money based on individual player performances in five major American sports, Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer, NASCAR auto racing, Canadian Football League, the XFL, mixed martial arts and Tennis. In August 2018, DraftKings launched DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey becoming the first legal mobile sports betting operator in the state. Since launching in New Jersey, DraftKings has opened mobile sports betting operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and opened in New Hampshire December 30, 2019 after reaching contract with the New Hampshire Lottery. Retail sports betting is available in Iowa, Mississippi and New York. DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail sports betting products allow bettors in each state engage in betting for most major U.S. and international sports. As of April 2016, the majority of U.S. states consider fantasy sports a game of skill and not gambling. In November 2016, FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest companies in the daily fantasy sports industry, reached an agreement to merge. However the merger was terminated in July 2017 due to it being blocked by the Federal Trade Commission as the combined company would have controlled a 90 percent of the market for daily fantasy sports. As of July 2017, DraftKings had eight million users.
Learn more about DraftKings
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$577.9 million
Revenue
$292.3 million
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at DraftKings

More Consumer Technology Jobs

Find similar Senior Data Science Engineer, Personalization jobs: