Senior Data Scientist
Senior Data Scientist
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About us
At Sportsbet were united behind our purpose to Bring Excitement to Life for our 2 million customers (and growing!). We do this by over-delivering through our commitment to fun challenging the status quo and living our values. As part of the Flutter Group were a global player but in Melbourne Sydney and Darwin were a tight knit group of 1300 teammates (of which over half are in our Tech and Data Science teams!). We are a significant contributor to the Australian economy and Australian racing and sporting codes and we are committed to having a positive impact in society by supporting our customers our communities and our employees. Our commitment to responsible gambling is demonstrated through our wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools.
In 2023 we were a recipient of LinkedIns Top 25 Companies for our focus on career development and acknowledged as one of the Top 10 Workplaces for Women through Work180. Our commitment to making Sportsbet the best place to work is never-ending.
About the role
The Risk & Pricing Data Science team applies quantitative and data science techniques to deliver innovative betting products to our large customer base(>2m); as well as helping the business understand quantify and make better decisions around risk. As the pioneers of Same Game Multi Sportsbet has a proud history as a global trendsetter in this space.
The successful candidate will be highly numerate and outcome focused with excellent attention to detail. They will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the connection between their work and the commercial outcomes it drives or enables.
They will have knowledge of a broad range of statistical and data science methodologies and the ability to both choose the right approach for the job and to articulate their choices.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and refine data science models for the Risk & Pricing roadmap handling everything from ideation and building to quality assurance and iteration.
- Collaborate seamlessly with data science leads and cross-functional teams.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders providing project estimates and updates and documenting progress in tools like JIRA and Confluence.
- Apply commercial acumen to ensure our work delivers real business value.
- Partner with tech teams to deploy models using MLOps best practices
- Work well both independently and as part of a team.
About You
- Got a knack for building deploying and maintaining Data Science and quantitative projects Were looking for someone whos comfortable with tools like R Python SQL AWS and Databricks.
- Youre super detail-oriented and passionate about applying probability-based ideas to gambling sports racing risk and human behavior Youll love interpreting data for both people and machines here.
- Youve got a solid grasp of statistical and computational methods for finding patterns digging out insights and making predictions from complex data.
- Youre agile and able to roll with different workflows and priorities happy to receive feedback.
- You take ownership of your work and are accountable.
- Bonus points if you have a little gambling knowledge!
The Perks
We work hard and play hard so along with a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus we will also provide you with:
- 25 days annual leave (a whole extra week of holidays!)
- Genuine flexible working and remote working policy with a $1050 work from home office allowance
- Development budget to send you to conferences events courses and other learning opportunities.
- Weekly concierge service including free massages manicure/nail appointments all onsite!
- Daily fresh fruit free breakfast sparkling water and Kombucha on tap in the office (did we mention we have a Thursday afternoon social hour)
- Tailored career development programs with a yearly tools down day to focus on goals
- End of trip facilities with an onsite table tennis and pool table
- Access to our employee assistance program and a Circle In membership
- Were proud of our industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers with no waiting time and two weeks of paid leave for Secondary Carers followed by six weeks unpaid leave. We also have a progressive return to work benefits for your first six months back: come back for three days get paid for four; come back for four days get paid for five.
- Get the Green Tick Feeling - the feeling you get when you thrive working at Sportsbet!
Whats the Green Tick Feeling
Well its different for everyone yet unites us all. Its the feeling you get when you succeed no matter what success looks like to you. It could be developing your career it could be working on an industry leading project or it could be making it to school pick up in time. Its all the little and big things that make you feel like youre Thriving working at Sportsbet.
Were an inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are as you are so if you require adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know in your application. We also know flex means different things to different people so let us know how we can support you to be your best.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we review candidates within one-two weeks of advertising. Be sure to check out our Instagram page Sportsbet LinkedIn page as well our careers website for more information and insight into our culture.
Ready for your Green Tick Feeling Apply now
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
