Remote NFL Data Scientist - Predictive Sports Analytics

About the Role

Swish Analytics is seeking a talented Remote NFL Data Scientist to join our innovative team. As a Remote NFL Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in developing predictive sports analytics data products that redefine the sports betting landscape. This position allows you to work remotely from anywhere in the USA while contributing to a fast-paced, creative environment focused on technical excellence.

What You'll Do

• Ideate, develop, and enhance machine learning and statistical models that drive Swish’s core algorithms for state-of-the-art sports betting products.
• Utilize sports-specific domain knowledge to create contextualized feature sets that improve model accuracy.
• Contribute to all stages of model development, from proof-of-concept creation to beta testing and deployment in collaboration with data engineering and product teams.
• Continuously strive to enhance model performance through rigorous offline and online experimentation.
• Analyze results and outputs to assess model performance, identifying weaknesses to direct future development efforts.
• Adhere to software engineering best practices and contribute to shared code repositories.
• Document modeling work and present findings to stakeholders and technical teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a focus on machine learning and statistical modeling.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R, with experience in libraries such as TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or similar.
• Experience in sports analytics or a strong passion for sports, particularly NFL.
• Proficient in data manipulation and analysis using SQL and data visualization tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of sports betting markets and strategies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000 annually.
• Flexible remote work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic industry.
• Collaborative team culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.