Remote Staff Data Scientist

Description:

• theScore is a subsidiary of PENN Entertainment that provides digital media and sports betting products to millions of sports fans.
• The Staff Data Scientist will be part of the Analytics & Data Science team, focusing on developing data-driven solutions to enhance profitability, growth, and user experience for ESPN Bet.
• This role involves designing and implementing personalization strategies to improve user engagement and satisfaction.
• The candidate will utilize their expertise in data science and personalization engines to create sophisticated models that deliver tailored content to users.
• Responsibilities include serving as a technical leader, collaborating with stakeholders to identify business problems, and utilizing advanced personalization techniques.
• The role requires taking ownership of data science projects, collaborating with Data Engineers and Machine Learning Engineers, and contributing to the evolution of data science infrastructure.
• The candidate will also drive innovation by staying updated on data science trends and presenting solutions to diverse audiences.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of industry experience in roles such as Data Scientist, ML Engineer, or Tech Lead is required.
• A university degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field is necessary.
• The candidate must have a strong track record of designing, prototyping, scaling, and deploying data science products, particularly recommendation engines.
• Expert coding skills in Python and familiarity with software engineering principles are essential.
• A deep understanding of the Machine Learning lifecycle, best practices, and algorithms is required.
• Fundamental knowledge of data engineering practices, including data pipelines and processing technologies like Spark, is necessary.
• Experience in collaborating with stakeholders from various business domains is important.
• The candidate should demonstrate a product-oriented mindset and innovative thinking in developing user-centric solutions.
• Proven ability to communicate complex topics clearly to audiences of varying technical levels is required.
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Airflow, Dagster, DBT, or Cron jobs is preferred.
• Knowledge of the sports betting industry is a plus but not mandatory.

Benefits:

• theScore is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
• Candidates residing in Ontario requiring special accommodation can request assistance through the provided email.