Data Scientist I:
About the Team
Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.
We are seeking a Data Scientist I to join our growing Data Science organization on our newly formed Data Science team. The role reports into the Data Science Director and will focus on creating insight to drive the growth of the business, partnering closely with senior commercial stakeholders and their teams.
Supporting commercial and analytics stakeholders with high level Sportsbook & Casino strategy will be a top priority for this Data Scientist, as well as providing ongoing analysis and recommendations to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
• Develop a deep understanding of the iGaming ecosystem, encompassing both Sportsbook and Casino products, operations, and player behavior..
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across both Sports and Casino business units, serving as a key technical contributor to driving total commercial performance..
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and Analysts to implement and refine scalable solutions for complex iGaming business problems..
• Contribute to the development, deployment, and iterative improvement of automated personalization and promotion engines across the iGaming suite..
• Remain current on technology, machine learning trends, and competitive shifts within the global sports betting and gaming industry..
Experience and Skills
• 0-2 years proven experience in a data science or advanced analytics role..
• Degree in a quantitative field, e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science, Economics..
• Strong SQL proficiency and strong proficiency in Python, with experience building and validating machine learning models..
• Strong understanding of statistics concepts such as regression, clustering, and A/B testing in high-growth environments..
• Demonstrated ability to partner with stakeholders, earning trust through data-driven insights and clear communication..
• Outcome-oriented and data-driven; comfortable navigating fast-paced, high-growth environments..
Preferred but not required
• Experience experimenting with Generative AI solutions (e.g., LLM-based analysis, automation, or insight generation) and identifying opportunities to apply them within a commercial analytics environment..
• Previous experience in iGaming (Sportsbook or Casino) is a significant plus..
• Expertise in experimental design and causal inference, including A/B/n testing, quasi-experiments, and uplift modeling to determine true incremental value..
Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.
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Skills Required
- 0–2 years of experience in data science or advanced analytics
- Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or another quantitative field
- Strong SQL proficiency
- Strong Python proficiency
- Experience building and validating machine learning models
- Strong understanding of regression, clustering, and A/B testing
- Ability to partner with stakeholders and communicate data-driven insights clearly
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Experience with Generative AI solutions, such as LLM-based analysis or automation
- Previous iGaming experience in Sportsbook or Casino
- Expertise in experimental design and causal inference, including A/B/n testing, quasi-experiments, and uplift modeling
Fanatics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fanatics and has not been reviewed or approved by Fanatics.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives like annual bonuses and overtime opportunities are common, supporting higher total compensation especially in corporate roles. Seasonal premiums and performance bonuses are also cited across roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options, mental-health services, and wellness programs are highlighted as core offerings. Additional supports like HSAs/FSAs and condition management further strengthen the health package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and gender-affirmation coverage are explicitly included. Childcare support and backup care resources are also referenced.
Fanatics Insights
What We Do
Transforming the licensed sports industry through an innovative vertical e-commerce model that allows Fanatics to quickly design, manufacture and distribute high-quality fan gear across retail channels, better serving the real-time expectations of leagues, teams, fans and retailers in today’s mobile-first, on-demand culture.
Why Work With Us
You don't have to love sports to work here (though we love sports fanatics as well!). Fanatics is an industry leading, multi-billion dollar, international, privately held company with a casual, lofty space in the heart of Downtown Boulder. We have the advantages of a startup, without the pitfalls.
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