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About Us: Performance Predictions is a sports technology start-up based in Atlanta that delivers innovative technologies focused on increasing sports fan engagement. With our flagship game, PrizePicks, we set out to build the most fast & simple fantasy sports game possible.

The Analytics Team is responsible for building and maintaining analytics tools and workflows to support the PrizePicks business across all departments - at the core of these operations is data and the insights driven from that data. PrizePicks is looking for a Data Scientist with 2+ years of experience to join our Data Science team. You will be working closely with other data scientists, reporting analysts, and cross departmental directors to test business flows, make business recommendations, and provide novel business insights to leadership focused on driving revenue growth, optimizing marketing efficiency and optimizing retention efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Data cleaning operations, wrangling and visualizations.

  • Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.

  • Selecting features, building and optimizing classifiers using machine learning techniques.

  • Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced knowledge of machine learning, data analysis and statistical modeling.

  • Proficiency in statistics and statistical software applications, such as Python or R.

  • Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.

  • Data visualization and report building experience is a plus.

  • Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.

Benefits you’ll receive:

In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision coverage plans and matching 401(k), we’ll shower you with perks including:

  • Break room with ping pong, end endless snacks and in-office lunch once a week.

  • Unlimited PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

  • A modern work schedule focused on getting the job done well, not hours clocked.

  • Company and team outings, we encourage a tight-knit workplace.

  • Open office layout promotes collaboration, conversation and teamwork to drive results.

  • Significant opportunity for growth and career development.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship or 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.

 

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What are PrizePicks Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Fitness stipend
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Paid industry certifications

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