Computer Vision AI Data Scientist for eSports (KTP Associate)

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development budget

Mentoring by Innovate UK KTP Adviser

Hybrid working arrangement (min 3 days

Access to university resources

Project supervision by leading KTP and

Job summary

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited (KTP Associate) is seeking a Computer Vision AI Data Scientist for eSports to design and deliver a bespoke capability that processes live streams to identify in-game events and extract data and statistics for betting and analytics. The role requires working closely with SIS TV and other stakeholders in a hybrid UK office setting.

You will develop AI-based techniques using Python alongside colleagues with Java and .NET backgrounds, and contribute to

Responsibilities

• Process live streams of games and gamers to identify in-game events for data collection and statistics.
• Align live-captured data to improve odds pricing for in-play and future markets.
• Implement ultra-low-latency AI calculations reacting to statistics as a game progresses.
• Utilise historical game data and video feeds to identify irregular play patterns.
• Communicate objectives and progress with key internal stakeholders.
• Deliver a final product using appropriate technologies such as Python, alongside Java and .NET teams.
• Contribute to in-house AI and data science capabilities to increase operational independence.

Job description

Computer Vision AI Data Scientist for eSports (KTP Associate)

• The design and delivery of a bespoke capability to process live streams of games and gamers to identify in-game events to support the collection of data and associated statistics
• Align live-captured data to improve the quality of prices (odds) for both in-play markets and future pre-match markets for future events
• To implement the capability for extremely low-latency AI calculations, able to react to the accumulation of statistics across the course of a game
• To make use of historical game data and video feeds to identify irregular play patterns
• Communicating the objectives and progress of a project effectively with key internal stakeholders
• Combining the usage of multiple coding languages by delivering a final product using the appropriate technology, such as Python, whilst working alongside colleagues familiar with Java and .NET
• To contribute to the development of in-house AI and data science capabilities within SIS TV in order to increase operational independence

These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. Please refer to the Job Pack for the full requirements in the Person Specification relating to: qualifications and training, experience / knowledge, and skills and abilities.

As a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:

• A personal development budget of £4,000 (exclusive of salary).
• Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser.
• An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.
• Full access to university resources to complete the project.
• World-leading Academic and Company project supervision, with project support by a dedicated, sector leading KTP Office.

Please note, Sports Information Services Ltd operate on a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of 3 days in the office per working week.

The University of Essex in partnership with Sports Information Services Ltd offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to develop novel computer vision-based techniques for information capture and analysis of live-broadcasted eSports events.

About the business

SIS is the leading supplier of 24/7 content services to operators globally. We provide operators with desirable and profitable content with an end-to-end solution of live pictures, data, on-screen graphics with betting triggers and a wide range of markets and pricing.

Historically, revenue has been generated through broadcasting horse and greyhound racing events for clients to stream in licenced betting offices and online. Recently, SIS has expanded into running our own eSports matches under the Head2Head (H2H) banner, which has created a valuable new market for sports booking providers, particularly in the USA.

SIS currently creates eBasketball and eSoccer content from the Milton Keynes offices for distribution to customers in regulated territories and we have plans to expand our range of sports to American Football and Baseball in 2026.

SIS is proudly affiliated with the E-Sports Integrity Commission (ESIC). We are regulated, including by the Gambling Commission, on other revenue streams.

SIS operate on a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of 3 days in the office per working week.