Associate Data Scientist – Originations

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Associate Data Scientist developing predictive models for sports outcomes at PrizePicks. Building and launching models, ensuring data accuracy, and leveraging machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities:

  • Build, iterate, and launch models to a production environment focused on predicting outcomes in sports.
  • Train machine learning models and build statistical modeling frameworks using custom methods, or using xgboost, sklearn, pytorch, etc.
  • Manage SQL queries to ensure data pipelines are efficient, accurate, and up to date.
  • Rigorously backtest models to ensure highly accurate predictions.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable history of projects that are either sports-focused or are related to building novel approaches to machine learning.
  • Strong technical or math/statistics background. Computer science, statistics, math, physics, economics, etc.
  • Strong coding skills and ability to code without being fully dependent on AI tools - Python, SQL.
  • Interest in sports betting, prediction markets, financial markets, or fantasy sports.
  • Proven ability to build sophisticated models, not just out of the box templates.
  • Deep passion for sports. Not just a casual fan, but someone who deeply knows the ins and outs of a few sports.

Benefits:

  • Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Annual bonus
  • Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
  • Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
  • Company-wide in-person events and team outings
  • Lifestyle enhancement program
  • Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
  • Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development