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About the Role

As a Senior Data Scientist on the Sports Modeling team, you will develop models and data-driven solutions that enhance the Sportsbook experience for our users. You will work on implementing advanced sports models, refining data assets, and ensuring seamless integration into applications.

Responsibilities

• Create statistical and machine learning models and integrate them into data science applications.
• Collect and engineer sports data assets to assist in model development.
• Implement the sports models and pricing engines in Python.
• Create automatic tests to ensure model and pricing engine accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with Trading, Product, Engineering, and QA teams to move projects from ideation to deployment.
• Test data flows and model integration in a larger business context.
• Coach and support more junior data scientists within the team.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python, object-oriented programming concepts, and version control.
• Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and CI/CD pipelines to support code quality and reliability.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience with the machine learning lifecycle (experimentation, reproducibility, deployment, monitoring, retraining).
• Solid grasp of data science principles and statistical modeling techniques, preferably with experience building statistical or machine learning models for sports.
• Demonstrated passion for sports and a strong understanding of relevant leagues and their dynamics.
• Self-motivation and eagerness to expand knowledge and understanding of Sportsbook products and related technologies.

Skills

• Python
• Object-oriented programming
• Version control
• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Machine learning lifecycle
• Data science principles
• Statistical modeling

Location

• Boston

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• College degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another related field

About the Company

• DraftKings is 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.