Data Scientist

Gambling.com Group (Nasdaq: GAMB) is looking for exceptional talent interested in the fast-paced, fast-growth online sports betting and online gambling industry in the U.S. The Group operates a portfolio of websites -- including its flagship Gambling.com and sports betting brand Bookies.com, as well as a variety of state-specific websites such as NewYorkBets.com, BetArizona.com and BetOhio.com. These help consumers navigate legal online sports betting and gambling options with expert analysis, independent reviews, news, tips, odds comparisons and more.

With over half of U.S. states now offering legal, regulated sports betting, and plenty more poised to do so in 2023 and beyond, the North American market is expected to be the future of the global online gambling industry. The Group’s acquisitions of RotoWire.com and BonusFinder.com and media partnerships with Gannett and the McClatchy Company in the last 12 months have strengthened its position in North America and positioned the Group for significant growth.

As the first and only online gambling affiliate publicly traded in the U.S., the Group has won nearly every award in the gambling affiliate industry for sports and casino -- most recently winning SBC North America Sports Affiliate of the Year in 2023 -- and is a two-time winner of the prestigious EGR Global Affiliate of the Year award. The Group has a growing U.S. HQ in Charlotte, North Carolina, with offices in Madison, Wisconsin as well.

We are seeking a Data Scientist with a true passion for fantasy sports and sports betting. We want someone to fully own exciting, high-visibility projects like our fantasy sports projections models and recommendation algorithms. You’ll be empowered to rebuild our systems from the ground-up if necessary and have access to plenty of data to do it.

Responsibilities

• Improve our fantasy sports projections for every sport we cover. This includes both short-term and long-term projection systems. 
• Start a testing program to create a feedback loop so we can continuously improve our data and predictions.
• Build recommendation algorithms for a variety of fantasy sports and betting tools.
• Continuously integrate new data that we acquire into new and established RotoWire products.

Requirements 

• Ability to design and create new models / algorithms on your own.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL.
• Experience in fantasy sports or sports betting analytics is highly preferred.
• Ability to work with large datasets, including APIs and real-time sports data feeds.
• Knowledge of predictive modeling techniques specific to sports outcomes.
• A passion for major sports like NFL, NBA, and MLB, but also willing to work on others as well.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• 401k match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Flexible work environment and home office available
• Lifestyle Spending Allowance
• Access to courses for Personal and Career Development
• All the hardware and software you need to be successful
• Regular company events, activities, Spot Awards
• Company Paid Volunteer Day