NFL Data Scientist

1 day ago
Full-time
Senior
Data Science and Analytics
Swish Analytics

Swish Analytics

Swish Analytics offers algorithm-driven sports predictions tools for NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL games on various platforms, helping users make smarter bets and optimize lineups for better results.

Internet Software & Services
1-10
Founded 2014
$2M raised

Description

  • Ideate, develop, and improve machine learning and statistical models for sports betting products.
  • Develop contextualized feature sets using sports-specific domain knowledge.
  • Contribute across the full model lifecycle, from proof-of-concepts and beta testing to deployment.
  • Partner with data engineering and product teams to ship new models.
  • Improve model performance through offline and online experimentation.
  • Analyze model outputs to assess performance and identify weaknesses.
  • Follow software engineering best practices and contribute to shared code repositories.
  • Document modeling work and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 2+ years of experience developing production-scale models for NFL, CFB, or sports betting.
  • 5+ years of experience developing and delivering machine learning and/or statistical models for sports or sports betting business needs.
  • Expertise in probability theory, machine learning, inferential statistics, Bayesian statistics, and Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods.
  • Experience with relational SQL and Python.
  • Experience with source control tools such as GitHub and related CI/CD processes.
  • Experience working in AWS environments.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to partner with teams to solve complex problems.
  • Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

  • Base salary starting at $130,000.
  • Remote position based in the USA.
  • Equal opportunity employment consideration without regard to protected characteristics.
  • Background and reference checks may be required at the employer’s discretion.

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