Director of Data Science

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.  

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Data Science to join our team and lead our efforts in driving data-informed decision making. As the Director of Data Science, you will be responsible for overseeing our AI/ML initiatives, building scalable solutions, and implementing cutting-edge statistical methods. You will collaborate closely with business leaders on delivering actionable insights that lead to impactful business outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong business acumen, experience with building and launching AI/ML solutions at scale, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for using data to drive business growth.  If you’re excited by this challenge and want to work within a dynamic company, then we’d love to hear from you.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of data scientists to drive initiatives that enhance our in-app personalization capabilities.
• Promote advanced forecasting models to drive data-driven decision-making and business strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, strategy, and finance, to understand business needs and develop ML/AI solutions to address them.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on data science, staying current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to understand their data and modeling needs and provide strategic recommendations.
• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate insights and recommendations to various levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness and impact of data science initiatives and adjust strategies and tactics accordingly.
  

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics or related fields is preferred; PhD preferred
• 10+ years of hands-on experience working as a data scientist
• 5+ years of direct experience managing Data Science teams
• Proven experience with building and deploying recommendation systems. Experience with Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Causal Inference, Statistical analyses
• Strong quantitative programming (Python/R) and data manipulation skills (SQL/Spark)
• Experience with building and deploying ML pipelines: data extraction, feature development, model training, regression testing, testing and deployment
• Proven track record of leading and scaling data science teams in large, fast-paced technology driven environment – direct to consumer experience preferred
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing large teams and complex projects
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically, with a strong sense of ownership and drive

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits , pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.
FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

The applicable salary range for this position is $211,000 - $264,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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