DraftKings Inc. · 2 days ago
Senior Lead Data Science Engineer, Personalization
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $200K/yrDraftKings Inc. is a technology company at the forefront of innovation in the gaming industry, leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences. As a Senior Lead Data Science Engineer, you will drive impactful data science projects to create relevant products in the Sportsbook industry, leading a team to develop advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and marketing, to understand business needs and translate them into data science solutions
Communicate complex analyses and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing strategic decision-making
Ensure the quality and integrity of data used for analysis, and drive the development of data infrastructure and tools
Lead and mentor a team to innovate and experiment with new data-driven approaches to content generation and user engagement
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and statistical modeling, with a proven track record of leading successful projects
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with data manipulation and visualization tools
Experience with personalization algorithms and techniques, and a strong understanding of their application in content delivery
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with user behavior analysis and its integration into content and product strategies
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics is preferred
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits as applicable
Company
DraftKings Inc.
It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action.
Founded in 2012
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.64BKey Investors
Michael JordanManhattan Venture Partners (MVP)Eldridge Industries
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-06-06Post Ipo Equity· $324.04M
2020-09-02Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Jason Robins
CEO and Co-Founder
Alan Ellingson
Chief Financial Officer
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