About the Position
The Golden State Warriors are looking for a Data Scientist to join our growing multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will make a positive impact on our research, predictive modeling, and long-term decision making to support our Basketball Operations stakeholders. Additionally, you will work closely with data engineering to deploy and monitor your work. This position reports to the SVP Basketball, Analytics and Innovation.
Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!
This is full-time remote position.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, deploy and monitor predictive models
- Build features for predictive models
- Partner with data analysts to integrate the results into decision making
- Analyze large data sets to discover trends and patterns
- Maintain a pulse on the current state of data science and basketball analytics
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of experience working with data analytics team
- Extensive experience with python
- Advanced knowledge of predictive modeling with experience using related libraries (e.g., Keras, scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyMC3)
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Git
- Experience with scalable ETL/ELT, and operating predictive models in production a plus
- Experience with distributed computing and streaming framework a plus
- Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical partners
- Ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment
- Passion and curiosity for basketball
- Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays throughout the year
Compensation
- $165,000 Per Year + Bonus
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
- Employer 401K match
- Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
- Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Golden State is an equal opportunity employer.
We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of experience working with a data analytics team
- Extensive experience with Python
- Advanced knowledge of predictive modeling and related libraries such as Keras, scikit-learn, XGBoost, or PyMC3
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Experience working in cloud environments such as GCP, AWS, or Azure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Git
- Experience with scalable ETL/ELT and operating predictive models in production
- Experience with distributed computing and streaming frameworks
- Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all organizational levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication and strong presentation skills
- Ability to influence technical and non-technical partners
- Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
- Passion and curiosity for basketball
- Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
What We Do
Golden State Warriors is a San Francisco-based professional basketball organization competing in the NBA’s Pacific Division. Founded in 1946, the franchise operates the Warriors team and related sports and entertainment activities, including group ticket sales and fan experiences. Its broader mission includes building lifelong basketball fans and acting as a responsible corporate citizen through community programs and initiatives across the Bay Area.
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