Senior Data Science Engineer

  • Dublin
  • Draftkings
We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming. Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers. The Crown Is YoursOur team comprises sports modelling experts and data science technologists, coming together to develop innovative DS products that drive measurable value on the Sportsbook platform at DraftKings. We embrace a culture of curiosity and constant improvement, working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with industry-leading technologies. As part of this role, you will be a creative thinker, utilizing data, machine learning, and software development skills to craft high-impact best-in-class sports models that grow the business.What you'll do as a Senior Data Science EngineerCreate statistical and machine learning models and integrate them into DS applications Expand the capabilities of our American Football models with enhanced granularityWriting production quality code to deploy and run models in a sportsbook platformUtilise our MLOps platform to train and productionise ML modelsCreate automatic tests to ensure model accuracyCollaborate closely with product, developers, QAs and delivery leads to move projects from ideation to development and deploymentTest that the data flows work as expected and that models are well integrated into the larger business contextCoach and support more junior data scientists within the teamWhat You'll bringHighly proficient in PythonExperience of building statistical or machine learning models for sportsSolid understanding of data science and statistical modelling principlesExperience with Kubernetes and Kafka are desirableKnowledge of MLOps principles and related tools will be considered an assetFamiliarity with version control conceptsUnderstanding of object-oriented programming principlesPhD, Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldKeen interest in sports Understanding of Sportsbook products is desirable#LI-SM1Join Our TeamWe’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.