Data Scientist - Simulation/Sports Modeling

1 Month ago • All levels • Data Analyst

Job Summary

Job Description

PrizePicks seeks a Data Scientist specializing in simulation and sports modeling. Responsibilities include developing predictive models for sports outcomes, cleaning complex datasets, and creating workflows for modeling frameworks. The role involves ideating new methods for modeling correlated sports events and collaborating with other data scientists and analysts to provide business insights, drive revenue growth, and optimize marketing and retention. The ideal candidate possesses strong Python and SQL skills, experience building machine learning models from scratch, and advanced knowledge of sports statistics and modeling methodologies. Familiarity with real-time sports data and advanced analytics platforms is a plus.
Must have:
  • Experience building ML models
  • Advanced knowledge of sports statistics
  • Python & SQL expertise
  • Production environment experience
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with advanced sports analytics platforms
  • Real-time sports data experience
  • Software engineering/computer science background
  • Knowledge of sports betting/DFS
Perks:
  • Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Bi-annual bonus
  • Flexible PTO
  • Generous paid leave
  • Workplace flexibility
  • Company events
  • Lifestyle enhancement program
  • Company equipment

Job Details

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 450 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together? 

The Analytics Team is responsible for building and maintaining analytics tools and workflows to support the PrizePicks business across all departments - at the core of these operations is data and the insights driven from that data. You will work closely with other data scientists, reporting analysts, and cross-departmental directors to test business flows, make business recommendations, and provide novel business insights to leadership focused on driving revenue growth, optimizing marketing efficiency, and optimizing retention efforts.

What you’ll do:

  • Develop novel modeling techniques specific to predicting sports outcomes.
  • Clean complex sport-specific datasets and construct workflows to feed data into modeling frameworks.
  • Ideate new methods of modeling correlated events in sports.

What you have:

  • Prior work experience/internships in a production environment.
  • Experience building machine learning models from scratch.
  • Advanced knowledge of sports and their related statistics and modeling methodologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of Python and SQL.
  • Familiarity with lower-level programming languages (Rust, C++, Java, etc.)

What makes you stand out:

  • Familiarity with advanced sports statistics and analytics platforms used in professional basketball or football.
  • Experience working with real-time sports data feeds and APIs.
  • Software engineering/computer science background
  • Knowledge of sports betting concepts and daily fantasy sports a plus.

Where you’ll live:

  • While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta, we are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates. #LI-Remote

 

Benefits you’ll receive:

In addition to your great compensation package, full-time employees will be eligible for the following perks: 

  • Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans 
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Bi-annual bonus
  • Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
  • Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
  • Company-wide in-person events and team outings
  • Lifestyle enhancement program
  • Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
  • Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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