Leads data science initiatives from conception through deployment, developing statistical models and machine learning algorithms for trading intelligence. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to productionize solutions, supports data-driven trading strategies, and contributes to trading automation design, development, maintenance, and testing. Communicates insights to stakeholders, mentors junior data scientists, and helps solve complex business problems using large datasets.
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The Crown Is Yours
As a Senior Data Science Engineer on our Trading Intelligence Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving our data science initiatives forward. You will develop solutions that power our platform and dive our business forward. You will be responsible for developing advanced models and algorithms, analyzing large datasets, and providing actionable insights to enhance our product offerings and business operations.
What You'll Do as a Senior Data Science Engineer
What You'll Bring
Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Senior Data Science Engineer on our Trading Intelligence Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving our data science initiatives forward. You will develop solutions that power our platform and dive our business forward. You will be responsible for developing advanced models and algorithms, analyzing large datasets, and providing actionable insights to enhance our product offerings and business operations.
What You'll Do as a Senior Data Science Engineer
- Lead data science projects from conception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
- Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions into production systems.
- Mentor junior data scientists and provide guidance on best practices and methodologies.
- Communicate technical findings and insights to internal stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making.
- Assist with the adoption of data-driven strategies into the trading processes
- Assist with the design, development, maintenance, and testing strategy of trading automation solutions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in data science, with a strong foundation in machine learning and statistical modeling.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with data manipulation and visualization tools.
- Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into manageable tasks and deliver high-quality results.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience in developing and implementing automated trading or decision-making systems is highly desirable
- Experience with Kubernetes and Kafka are desirable
- Experience with Databricks is desirable
- Experience with experimentation is desirable
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
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