DraftKings

Senior Data Science Engineering Manager, Marketing

DraftKings$150K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years in data science or machine learning engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • Experience leading data science or ML teams from technical direction to production deployment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL; familiarity with modern data platforms and cloud environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of machine learning systems, statistical modeling, and experimentation frameworks.
  • Experience with software engineering and DevOps practices, including automation and monitoring.
  • Strong communication skills to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of data scientists and machine learning engineers.
  • Set strategy, roadmap, and priorities for data science initiatives to align with business goals.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities and connect technical decisions to business outcomes.
  • Guide the lifecycle management of machine learning systems, establishing rigorous development standards.
  • Influence architecture of data-driven experiences, including data pipelines and model management.
  • Advance engineering and ML operations practices across the team, focusing on reliability and automation.
  • Manage capacity planning and resource allocation, adapting to evolving opportunities and risks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Professional development opportunities and resources.
  • Supportive work culture that values experimentation and innovation.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
Full Job Description
The Crown Is Yours

As a Senior Data Science Engineering Manager, Marketing, you’ll set the strategy for how data science and machine learning power personalized experiences for millions of customers. You’ll lead and grow a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers, turning complex opportunities into focused priorities and scalable solutions. In partnership with our Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Revenue teams, you’ll connect technical investments to business priorities and deliver measurable customer impact. You’ll also help shape the broader direction of our data science capabilities, raising technical standards and advancing how we approach personalization at scale.

What you’ll do
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists and machine learning engineers, strengthening the technical and leadership capabilities needed to deliver personalization initiatives at scale.

  • Set your team’s strategy, roadmap, and priorities, translating business goals and ambiguous opportunities into high-impact data science and machine learning initiatives with clear measures of success.

  • Partner with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Revenue, and Data Science to identify opportunities, navigate tradeoffs, and connect technical decisions to customer and business outcomes.

  • Guide the development and deployment of machine learning systems across the full model development lifecycle, establishing rigorous standards for design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration.

  • Influence the architecture of model-driven experiences, including data pipelines, feature generation, experimentation, batch and real-time serving, observability, and model lifecycle management.

  • Advance software engineering and machine learning operations practices across the team, including automation, containerization, testing, monitoring, and reliable production deployment.

  • Own capacity planning and resource allocation, balancing business value, technical investment, operational needs, and team capacity while adjusting priorities as opportunities and risks evolve.

  • Build a culture of experimentation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement that empowers your team to solve increasingly complex challenges and deliver measurable impact.

What you’ll bring
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

  • At least 10 years of experience in data science or machine learning engineering, including at least 5 years of formal people leadership or management experience.

  • Proven experience leading data science or machine learning teams through complex initiatives, from setting technical direction through production deployment and ongoing optimization.

  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, along with experience working with modern data platforms and cloud environments.

  • Deep knowledge of machine learning systems, statistical modeling, experimentation frameworks, and the software development lifecycle.

  • Experience applying software engineering, DevOps, and machine learning operations practices, including containerization, automation, testing, deployment, and production monitoring.

  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders, navigate competing priorities, and clearly communicate technical decisions, risks, tradeoffs, and business impact.

  • Experience in gaming or a related industry is a plus.

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
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