Data Scientist

CricViz; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Eye Test Contribution

Life Insurance

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

CricViz, a market leader in cricket data analytics, seeks a highly skilled Data Scientist to develop proprietary metrics and predictive models from high-frequency tracking data. You will transform complex data into production-ready analytics products for professional clients.

The role requires a Mathematics/CS/Data Science degree and 2+ years of end-to-end DS experience, strong Python/SQL skills, and a passion for cricket.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• 2+ years applying data science methods in end-to-end pipelines.
• Experience with feature engineering, model training, deployment and validation.
• Cricket domain knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new metrics from raw tracking data.
• Collaborate with private clients to build custom predictive models.
• Productise data into productionised Data Science models.
• Oversee back testing and optimisation for model accuracy.
• Work with Engineering and Product teams to deliver client feeds.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Pandas

Scikit-learn

XGBoost

LightGBM

Education

Mathematics degree

Data Science degree

Computer Science degree

Job description

CricViz has established itself as a market leader in the collection, analysis and dissemination of data across the world’s leading cricket competitions, with the largest and most sophisticated database in world cricket. Our work spans several verticals, including Performance Analysis, Broadcast and Media, and Fantasy and Gaming platforms. Customers include the BBC, Sky, Sony, ECB, and IPL-winning RCB.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join the CricViz team. This pivotal role focuses on the end-to-end development of proprietary metrics and predictive models derived from the world’s most sophisticated cricket databases. You will lead the transformation of complex, high-frequency tracking data into market-leading, commercial-grade analytical products. Your work will empower sophisticated professional clients by surfacing match state insights and player performance indicators not captured by conventional analysis. The ideal candidate is an experienced Data Scientist/Quantitative Analyst with strong problem-solving skills, capable of working professionally within an evolving and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Metric Innovation: Research and develop new, high-value derived metrics from raw ball and player tracking data, such as pitch behavioural characteristics and advanced fielding analysis.
• Bespoke Client Collaboration: Act as the lead technical point of contact for private clients, working to develop custom predictive models and niche datasets tailored to their specific analytical requirements.
• Productisation of Data: Translate raw tracking data into productionised Data Science models that provide a clear commercial advantage.
• Model Assurance & Validation: Oversee rigorous back testing and optimisation cycles to ensure all models maintain the high level of accuracy and reliability required for professional-grade execution.
• Cross Functional Integration: Work closely with Engineering and Product teams to ensure seamless delivery of these complex feeds into client workflows, while maintaining the integrity of our internal IP.

Key Requirements

• Technical Grounding: Degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field with a strong grounding in machine learning and statistics.
• Practical Experience: Proven track record (2+ years) of applying data science methods as part of end-to-end pipelines (feature engineering, model training, deployment, validation) to solve complex real-world problems in a professional environment.
• Programming Fluency: Strong programming skills in Python and SQL plus specific proficiency with the PyData stack (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM)
• Domain Knowledge: A strong understanding of cricket and the factors influencing match state outcomes (win probability, expected metrics like xR/xW)

Nice-to-haves

• Tracking Data Experience: Prior experience working with high-frequency tracking or GPS data to create aggregated, value-add insights.
• Strategic Communication: Ability to translate highly technical modeling concepts into clear commercial value propositions for sophisticated stakeholders.
• Discretion & IP Management: Experience working in sensitive commercial environments where protecting proprietary modeling work is paramount

Equality and Diversity

CricViz is committed to building an open and inclusive culture that supports personal development and learning. Ellipse believes in the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, training, development and promotion despite any differences based on individual grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

• Hybrid working with regular time spent at our offices in London
• Company pension scheme
• Eye Test Contribution
• Life Insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities

About Ellipse

CricViz is part of Ellipse, a leading sports data and analytics company comprising CricViz,

FootballViz, Horse Racing, RugbyViz (Oval and Stuart Farmer Media Services), and TennisViz.

Working with the world’s biggest broadcasters, professional teams, and rights holders, we simplify complex data to engage a broad and diverse audience and tell better stories about the