The Crown Is Yours
As a Senior Data Science Engineer for Personalization, you'll shape how millions of customers experience our Sportsbook & Casino verticals by transforming data into intelligent, real-time decisions. You'll sit at the center of our Consumer Data Science Team, building machine learning solutions that power personalization, content optimization, and product innovation. Your work will directly influence how we understand and engage our users deeply embedding data science into our content engine and platforms. In a fast-moving, technology-driven environment, you'll lead high-impact initiatives that define what relevance looks like in a sports and iGaming entertainment.
What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end data science initiatives, from problem definition and modeling to production deployment and performance monitoring.
- Design and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms that solve complex business challenges and enhance user engagement.
- Partner with Engineering, Product, and Analytics teams to integrate scalable data science solutions into live production systems.
- Drive innovation in personalized game recommendations and page layout optimization by experimenting with new algorithms and data-driven approaches.
- Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions.
- Deploy and maintain production-grade Python software.
- Mentor junior data scientists, champion best practices, and elevate the team's technical rigor and impact.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in data science, with deep expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling.
- Strong proficiency in Python, along with experience using data manipulation and visualization tools.
- Experience deploying models into production environments and collaborating closely with engineering partners.
- A proven ability to break down complex problems into scalable solutions and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to cross-functional audiences and senior stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience developing personalization algorithms and applying them to content delivery or user-facing platforms.
- A collaborative, innovative mindset with a passion for using data to build impactful products.
Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
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What We Do
It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players.
We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Why Work With Us
Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers. Ready to own what’s next?
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our flexible hybrid policy empowers team members to work where they’re most productive—whether at home or in our collaborative offices. We trust our teams to choose what works best for them to thrive and innovate.
