Data Scientist

Summary

Join the Golden State Warriors' basketball operations analytics group as a Data Scientist. You will contribute to research, predictive modeling, and long-term decision-making, collaborating with data engineering for deployment and monitoring. This full-time remote position reports to the Executive Director, Analytics and Innovation. The role involves developing and deploying predictive models, building features, integrating results into decision-making, analyzing large datasets, and staying updated on data science and basketball analytics. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 4 years working on data team
• Extensive experience with python
• Advanced knowledge of predictive modeling with experience using related libraries (e.g., Keras, scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyMC3)
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Git
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical partners
• Ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong understanding of basketball

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and monitor predictive models
• Build features for predictive models
• Partner with data analysts to integrate the results into decision making
• Analyze large data sets to discover trends and patterns
• Maintain a pulse on the current state of data science and basketball analytics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing scalable ETL/ELT
• Experience operating predictive models in production
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks and streaming frameworks
• Ability to work irregular hours throughout the season

Benefits

• $130,000 - 140,000 + Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Employer 401K match
• Vacation and generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves