Remote Data Scientist

Summary

Join our team at PrizePicks and reimagine the DFS industry together! As a member of the Analytics Team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining analytics tools and workflows to support the PrizePicks business across all departments. 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.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of machine learning, data analysis, and statistical modeling, specifically with respect to professional sports
• 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
• 2+ years of experience in a professional data science or engineering environment
• Advanced knowledge of sports and their related statistics and modeling methodologies
• 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

Responsibilities

• Write complex code to model specific situations in sporting events
• Develop custom data models and algorithms, focused on accurately projecting player statistics within full game simulations
• Design processes and tools for monitoring and analyzing model performance and data accuracy
• Contribute to research and innovation in sports data science initiatives

Benefits

• 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