The Analytics Team is responsible for building and maintaining analytics tools and workflows to support the PrizePicks business across all departments – at the core of these operations is data and the insights driven from that data. PrizePicks is looking for a Data Scientist with 1+ years of experience to join our Data Science team. You will be working 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.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct data cleaning operations, data wrangling, and create visualizations for sports-related datasets.
• Develop custom data models and algorithms, focusing on utilizing player statistics to accurately simulate full game NBA and NFL scenarios.
• Participate in selecting features, building classifiers, and optimizing them using various modeling techniques.
• Design processes and tools for monitoring and analyzing model performance and data accuracy.
• Contribute to research and innovation in sports data science initiatives.

What you have:

• Advanced knowledge of machine learning, data analysis, and statistical modeling, specifically with respect to professional sports, particularly NBA or NFL
• 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.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a related data science role, ideally within the professional sports industry.
• Experience with player performance metrics, game outcome predictions, and in-game event modeling for NBA or NFL.
• 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.

Where you’ll live:

• Anywhere in the US is fine but Atlanta would be preferred.

Benefits you’ll receive:

In addition to your great compensation package, we’ll shower you with perks including:

• 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