NFL Data Scientist

TieTalent; California (MO); Remote; USD 107,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative sports analytics firm is seeking an NFL Data Scientist to enhance their predictive sports analytics products. In this remote role, you'll take ownership of developing cutting-edge machine learning models that drive state-of-the-art sports betting algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy new models and improve performance through rigorous experimentation. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of sports and technology, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about data and sports, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ years developing models for NFL, CFB, or sports betting.
• Experience with SQL & Python; proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve machine learning models for sports betting.
• Analyze model performance and document findings.

Skills

Machine Learning

Probability Theory

Inferential Statistics

Bayesian Statistics

Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods

SQL

Python

Communication Skills

Education

Masters degree in Data Analytics

Masters degree in Data Science

Masters degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

AWS

Job description

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Company Description

Swish Analytics is a sports analytics, betting, and fantasy startup building the next generation of predictive sports analytics data products. We believe that oddsmaking is a challenge rooted in engineering, mathematics, and sports betting expertise; not intuition. We're looking for team-oriented individuals with an authentic passion for accurate and predictive real-time data who can execute in a fast-paced, creative, and continually-evolving environment without sacrificing technical excellence. Our challenges are unique, so we hope you are comfortable in uncharted territory and passionate about building systems to support products across a variety of industries and consumer/enterprise clients.

Job Description

Swish Analytics is looking for an NFL Data Scientist to join our ever-growing team! Data Science is at the core of our business, so this team has true ownership and impact over developing core components of Swish's data products.

This position is remote from the USA.

Duties

1. Ideate, develop, and improve machine learning and statistical models that drive Swish's core algorithms for producing state-of-the-art sports betting products.
2. Develop contextualized feature sets using sports-specific domain knowledge.
3. Contribute to all stages of model development, from creating proof-of-concepts and beta testing, to partnering with data engineering and product teams to deploy new models.
4. Strive to constantly improve model performance using insights from rigorous offline and online experimentation.
5. Analyze results and outputs to assess model performance and identify weaknesses for development efforts.
6. Adhere to software engineering best practices and contribute to shared code repositories.
7. Document modeling work and present to stakeholders and partners.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience developing models at production scale for NFL, CFB, or sports betting for 1+ years.
• Expertise in Probability Theory, Machine Learning, Inferential Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods.
• 4+ years of experience developing and delivering effective machine learning or statistical models for sports or sports betting.
• Experience with relational SQL & Python.
• Experience with source control tools such as GitHub and CI/CD processes.
• Experience working in AWS environments.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to partner with teams on complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Salary

Base salary: $107,000-175,000

Additional Information

Swish Analytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates who meet the qualifications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any characteristic protected by law. The position may require background and reference checks. Responsibilities are subject to change.

Nice-to-have Skills

• SQL
• Python
• GitHub
• AWS
• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Statistics

Work Experience

• Machine Learning
• Data Scientist

Languages

• English