Sr Data Scientist - GameOps at Prizepicks

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.

• Conduct data cleaning operations, data wrangling, and create visualizations for sports-related datasets.
• Develop custom data models and algorithms, focusing on utilizing player statistics to simulate full-game NBA scenarios accurately.
• Participate in selecting features, building classifiers, and optimizing them using various modeling techniques.
• Design processes and tools for monitoring and analyzing model performance and data accuracy.
• Contribute to research and innovation in sports data science initiatives.

• Advanced knowledge of machine learning, data analysis, and statistical modeling, specifically with respect to professional sports, particularly NBA
• Proficiency in statistics and statistical software applications, such as Python or R.
• Practical experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL.
• Experience with data visualization and report building is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a related data science role, ideally within the professional sports industry.
• Experience with player performance metrics, game outcome predictions, and in-game event modeling for NBA.
• Familiarity with advanced sports statistics and analytics platforms used in professional basketball or football
• Experience working with real-time sports data feeds and APIs.
• Knowledge of sports betting concepts and daily fantasy sports a plus.

• Anywhere in the US is fine but Atlanta would be preferred. 

In addition to your great compensation package, we’ll shower you with perks including: 

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans 
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Long-term incentives and bi-annual bonus
• Uncapped PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2-week MINIMUM required!)
• 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