At DraftKings, we're inspired by our shared passion for developing creative solutions to complex challenges and empowering the people around us to do their best work. We are industry leaders in the digital entertainment and technology space and are propelled by constant curiosity and diverse perspectives.

Building the possibilities

Our Data Science team is comprised of algorithm experts and data science technologists who leverage the power of data to deliver transformative experiences for our users and drive continued innovation. As a Data Science Engineer, you will be a creative thinker and utilize data, machine learning, and software development skills to craft high-impact solutions that transform our business.

What you’ll do as a Machine Learning Engineer:

• Create statistical and machine learning models and integrate them into DS applications

• Writing production quality code to deploy and run models in a sportsbook platform

• Utilise our MLOps platform to train and productionise ML models

• Create automatic tests to ensure model accuracy

• Collaborate closely with product, developers, and delivery leads to move projects from ideation to development and deployment

• Test that data flows work as expected and that models are well integrated in larger business context

What you’ll bring:

• Experience using Python, and its application to data science and data engineering

• Experience working in a cloud environment

• Experience with docker and running containerised services

• Knowledge of terraform and infrastructure as code

• Experience of software monitoring in production environments

• An understanding of Kafka, ideally with real-world experience

• Experiencing with object-oriented programming

• Kubernetes experience is also beneficial

• Some understanding of data science and statistical modelling principles will be considered an asset

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a software engineering related field

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Join Us!

Our teams are fueled by innovation. We are looking ahead, building what’s next, and continuously reinventing the industry. We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston, with teams around the world and an expanding global presence.

We strive to create a place where all feel safe, empowered, engaged, championed, and inspired. DraftKings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Ready to build what’s next? Apply now.

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.