Senior Data Scientist - Behavioral Modeling (Segmentation)

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 450 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together? 

The Analytics Team plays a vital role in shaping the future of PrizePicks by developing and maintaining cutting-edge analytics tools and workflows that empower every department within the organization. At the heart of our operations lies a commitment to harnessing data and transforming it into actionable insights.

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with 4+ years of experience to join our dynamic Data Science team. In this position, you will collaborate closely with fellow data scientists, reporting analysts, and cross-departmental leaders to evaluate business processes, provide strategic recommendations, and deliver innovative insights to our leadership team. Your contributions will be instrumental in driving revenue growth, enhancing marketing efficiency, and improving customer retention efforts. Join us in leveraging data to unlock new opportunities and elevate our business to the next level!

What you’ll do:

• Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets, focusing on user segmentation.
• Conduct Exploratory Data Analysis, to gain valuable insights and inform the selection of relevant features to include in your clustering models.
• Interact with the Marketing and Customer Insights teams to gather real user feedback to incorporate into your segmentation models.
• Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
• Draw actionable insights from your models and interact with stakeholders to foster data-driven decisions.

What you have:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in developing scalable, production-level segmentation models.
• Expertise in both supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques and methodologies.
• Advanced understanding of machine learning, data analysis, and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in statistical software applications, particularly Python or R.
• Experience with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What makes you stand out:

• Background in personalization or recommendation modeling.
• Familiarity with data visualization and report-building tools.

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

 

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.