Golf fitting sits at the intersection of performance science and personalization—and TaylorMade is committed to continue pushing and advancing that intersection into a competitive advantage. The Fitting Research Engineer will work within the Research department and be central to that mission, using data-driven methods and rigorous experimentation to move fitting from intuition to evidence.
In this role, you will develop, validate, and extend the analytical and software systems that help golfers find their optimal equipment. You will collaborate closely with engineering and development, product creation, tour staff, fitters, and technology teams to build solutions that are as practical in the field as they are sophisticated under the hood. The right candidate brings deep technical expertise, a bias toward action, and genuine enthusiasm for the game.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
- Build and own data pipelines that capture, clean, and structure large volumes of equipment and player performance data—including, but not limited to launch monitor outputs, biomechanical measurements, and physical club and ball properties
- Design and deploy machine learning models and recommendation systems that match players to equipment configurations optimized for their swing characteristics and performance goals
- Lead experimental studies that test hypotheses about equipment performance and player outcomes, applying rigorous statistical methods to generate reliable, actionable insights
- Develop internal tools, APIs, and mobile or web-facing applications that bring fitting intelligence to fitters, retail partners, and golfers directly
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, product engineering, tour operations, and marketing to translate research findings into real-world product and fitting decisions
- Communicate findings clearly and compellingly to both technical and non-technical audiences through written reports, presentations, and interactive dashboards
- Stay current on advances in data science, machine learning, and sports analytics; identify and champion new approaches that improve fitting accuracy and efficiency
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
Technical Expertise
- Strong foundation in statistical modeling, analytical experiment design, and hypothesis testing—comfortable moving from raw data to validated insight
- Practical knowledge and experience in physical experiment design and data collection
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks and recommendation system architectures
- Proficiency in programming (i.e. Python, MATLAB) required; version control, and databases a plus
- Experience building and deploying software in production environments preferred
- Familiarity with or basic understanding of mechanical simulation / physics-based modeling
Interpersonal and Professional Skills
- Strong communicator who can translate complex analytical findings into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences
- Collaborative by nature—able to build trust and productive working relationships across research, development, engineering, information technology, and product creation teams
- Self-directed and intellectually curious: you ask good questions, pursue answers proactively, and bring solutions rather than just problems
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, competitive, and iterative environment
- Knowledge of golf—the game, the equipment, the fitting process, and even instruction—is strongly preferred and will meaningfully accelerate your impact in this role
Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Systems Engineering, or a related quantitative field
- B.S. with 3 - 5 years of relevant industry experience; M.S. with 1 - 2 years; or relevant PHD
- Prior experience in an industry setting with exposure to modern software development and deployment practices
- Experience with sports science, biomechanics, or consumer-facing recommendation systems is a meaningful differentiator
Work Environment / Physical Requirements:
- Primary office environment with significant computer use; occasional travel to test facilities, retail locations, or tour events may be required
- Ability to work flexible hours around project and event timelines as needed
- Light physical effort; occasional lifting or moving of lightweight materials (golf equipment, portable sensors, etc.)Frequent travel may be required.
TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $103,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.
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TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
What We Do
Overview: Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, TaylorMade Golf is a leading manufacturer of high performance golf equipment, golf balls and accessories. TaylorMade has a history of innovative industry-leading products such as the newly launched Stealth family headlined by the 60-layer Carbon Twist Face Stealth Carbonwood Driver. TaylorMade's technological advancements touch all sectors of the golf industry with products like P Series irons, Milled Grind 3 wedges, TP5/TP5X golf balls and Spider putters. A major force across the world's professional tours, TaylorMade has an unrivaled athlete portfolio that includes Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood, Rickie Fowler, Matthew Wolff, Harry Higgs, SH Park, Charley Hull, Maria Fassi and Sierra Brooks. History: In the spring of 1979 a golf equipment salesman named Gary Adams took out a $24,000 loan on his home and founded the TaylorMade Golf Company. He rented a 6,000 square-foot building that at one time housed a television assembly plant. Counting him, there were three employees and a single, innovative product: a 12-degree driver cast of stainless steel. This new metalwood looked and sounded different from a wooden wood, and most important, it performed differently. The clubhead's perimeter-weighting offered greater forgiveness on mis-hits, while the lower center of gravity made it easier to launch the ball in the air. Adams, the son of a golf professional, was adamant that TaylorMade clubs maintain ties to what true golfers perceived an authentic golf club should look and feel like. They were committed to combining innovation with authenticity, to always be passionate about the game, and pledged to be competitive - to work hard to establish itself and grow. These four tenets would take them far. Since the creation of the first metalwood in 1979, the TaylorMade Golf Company has established a legacy of breaking from tradition to reach new thresholds of performance.
