DraftKings Inc. · 4 hours ago
Lead Data Science Engineer, Personalization
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expDraftKings Inc. is a technology company that is integrating AI into its operations to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation. As a Lead Data Science Engineer, Personalization, you will lead the development of personalized customer experiences through advanced machine learning models, while mentoring a team of data scientists and engineers.
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Responsibilities
Lead initiatives related to Casino & Sportsbook Personalization and mentor a team of data scientists and engineers to achieve high-impact business goals
Develop and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems, leveraging techniques such as supervised learning, reinforcement learning, and generative AI
Work with stakeholders to understand business and customer-facing problems and translate these into machine learning problems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions into production systems
Drive the data strategy by identifying key data needs, ensuring data quality, and developing data infrastructure
Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategic decision-making
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of experience in machine learning and statistical modeling, with a proven track record of leading successful projects
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with data manipulation and visualization tools
Experience with personalization algorithms and techniques, and a strong understanding of their application in content delivery
Familiarity with user behavior analysis and its integration into content and product strategies
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach individual contributors
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Science
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
DraftKings Inc.
It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2023 (5)
2022 (38)
2021 (27)
2020 (27)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.64BKey Investors
Michael JordanManhattan Venture Partners (MVP)Eldridge Industries
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-06-06Post Ipo Equity· $324.04M
2020-09-02Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Jason Robins
CEO and Co-Founder
Alan Ellingson
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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