Senior Data Science Engineering Manager, Marketing

DraftKings Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings Inc. in Boston seeks a Senior Data Science Engineering Manager, Marketing, to lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers, translating complex opportunities into focused priorities and scalable solutions with measurable customer impact.

You will partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing and Revenue to align technical investments with business goals, guide model development lifecycle, and elevate personalization at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/DS/ML or related field.
• 10+ years in data science or ML engineering.
• 5+ years of formal people leadership/management experience.
• Proficient in Python and SQL; experience with data platforms and cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of ML systems, experimentation, and SDLC.
• Experience with DevOps and ML Ops practices (containerization, automation, testing, deployment, monitoring).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to influence senior partners.
• Gaming or related industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists and ML engineers.
• Set team strategy, roadmaps, and priorities with clear success metrics.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Revenue, and Data Science to align opportunities with business outcomes.
• Guide development and deployment of ML systems across the full model lifecycle.
• Influence architecture of model-driven experiences: data pipelines, feature generation, serving, and observability.
• Advance software engineering and MLOps practices across the team (automation, testing, deployment, monitoring).
• Own capacity planning and resource allocation; adjust priorities as opportunities evolve.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement to deliver measurable impact.

Skills

Python

SQL

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Experimentation frameworks

Software development lifecycle

DevOps practices

Communication

Production monitoring

Model deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Data Science / ML

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Data platforms

Cloud environments

Containerization

Automation

Job description

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Senior Data Science Engineering Manager, Marketing, you’ll set the strategy for how data science and machine learning power personalized experiences for millions of customers. You’ll lead and grow a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers, turning complex opportunities into focused priorities and scalable solutions. In partnership with our Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Revenue teams, you’ll connect technical investments to business priorities and deliver measurable customer impact. You’ll also help shape the broader direction of our data science capabilities, raising technical standards and advancing how we approach personalization at scale.

What you’ll do

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists and machine learning engineers, strengthening the technical and leadership capabilities needed to deliver personalization initiatives at scale.

• Set your team’s strategy, roadmap, and priorities, translating business goals and ambiguous opportunities into high-impact data science and machine learning initiatives with clear measures of success.

• Partner with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Revenue, and Data Science to identify opportunities, navigate tradeoffs, and connect technical decisions to customer and business outcomes.

• Guide the development and deployment of machine learning systems across the full model development lifecycle, establishing rigorous standards for design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration.

• Influence the architecture of model-driven experiences, including data pipelines, feature generation, experimentation, batch and real‑time serving, observability, and model lifecycle management.

• Advance software engineering and machine learning operations practices across the team, including automation, containerization, testing, monitoring, and reliable production deployment.

• Own capacity planning and resource allocation, balancing business value, technical investment, operational needs, and team capacity while adjusting priorities as opportunities and risks evolve.

• Build a culture of experimentation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement that empowers your team to solve increasingly complex challenges and deliver measurable impact.

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

• At least 10 years of experience in data science or machine learning engineering, including at least 5 years of formal people leadership or management experience.

• Proven experience leading data science or machine learning teams through complex initiatives, from setting technical direction through production deployment and ongoing optimization.

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, along with experience working with modern data platforms and cloud environments.

• Deep knowledge of machine learning systems, statistical modeling, experimentation frameworks, and the software development lifecycle.

• Experience applying software engineering, DevOps, and machine learning operations practices, including containerization, automation, testing, deployment, and production monitoring.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional partners and senior leaders, navigate competing priorities, and clearly communicate technical decisions, risks, tradeoffs, and business impact.

• Experience in gaming or a related industry is a plus.

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

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