Data Science Manager – Personalization & ML Leadership

DraftKings Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

DraftKings Inc. is hiring a Data Science Manager in Boston to lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers. You will drive personalization initiatives, oversee the SDLC, and partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Revenue to deliver high-value data-driven solutions.

You will set strategic direction, raise technical standards, and champion MLOps practices while staying current on ML and gaming trends to evolve capabilities. This is a leadership role with bonus and equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data science or ML engineering experience, including 2+ years in formal leadership or management.
• Proven expertise in Python and SQL.
• Experience leading teams through delivery cycles with strong SDLC discipline.
• Hands-on with ML systems, statistical modeling, and experimentation frameworks.
• Deep familiarity with DevOps and MLOps concepts, including containerization and production monitoring.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and executives.
• Gaming industry experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers delivering personalized experiences.
• Guide the Model Development Lifecycle (SDLC) with engineering best practices.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to scope, prioritize, and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Foster collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and identify growth opportunities.
• Set strategic priorities and align roadmaps with business goals and outcomes.
• Promote MLOps practices like automation, containerization, monitoring, and testing.
• Stay current on trends in ML, personalization, and gaming.

Skills

Python

SQL

Team leadership

SDLC

DevOps

MLOps

Cross-functional collaboration

Gaming experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Science/ML

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

DraftKings Inc. is hiring a Data Science Manager in Boston to lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers. You will drive personalization initiatives, oversee the SDLC, and partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Revenue to deliver high-value data-driven solutions.

You will set strategic direction, raise technical standards, and champion MLOps practices while staying current on ML and gaming trends to evolve capabilities. This is a leadership role with bonus and equity.