DraftKings

SeniorDataScienceEngineer

London, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Data Science Engineer at DraftKings. Skills: data science, machine learning, statistical modeling, Python. Lead data science projects. Develop statistical models”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring high-quality and timely delivery; solve complex business problems; integrate data science solutions into production systems; support data-driven decision-making; alignment with overall business objectives

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

break down complex problems into manageable tasks; Excellent problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

obtain a gaming license

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

data science experience, machine learning foundation, statistical modeling foundation, Python, R, data manipulation tools, data visualization tools, complex problems into manageable tasks, high-quality results, problem-solving skills, work collaboratively in a team environment, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Nice to Have

automated trading systems, automated decision-making systems, Kubernetes, Kafka, Databricks, experimentation

What You'll Do.

Lead data science projects

Develop statistical models

Implement machine learning algorithms

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Mentor junior data scientists

Communicate technical findings

Assist with adoption of data-driven strategies

Assist with design of trading automation solutions

Assist with development of trading automation solutions

Assist with maintenance of trading automation solutions

Assist with testing of trading automation solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams; work collaboratively in a team environment

Communication Scope

Communicate technical findings and insights to internal stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Lead data science projects from conception to deployment

Full Job Description

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together. ## The Crown Is Yours As a Senior Data Science Engineer on our Trading Intelligence Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving our data science initiatives forward. You will develop solutions that power our platform and dive our business forward. You will be responsible for developing advanced models and algorithms, analyzing large datasets, and providing actionable insights to enhance our product offerings and business operations. ## **What You 'll Do as a Senior Data Science Engineer** * Lead data science projects from conception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. * Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions into production systems. * Mentor junior data scientists and provide guidance on best practices and methodologies. * Communicate technical findings and insights to internal stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making. * Assist with the adoption of data-driven strategies into the trading processes​​​​ * Assist with the design, development, maintenance, and testing strategy of trading automation solutions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives ## ## **What You 'll Bring** * Proven experience in data science, with a strong foundation in machine learning and statistical modeling. * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with data manip

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