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Senior Data Science Engineer

Reposted 9 Days Ago
Hybrid
Boston, MA
121K-151K
Senior level
Hybrid
Boston, MA
121K-151K
Senior level
The Senior Data Science Engineer will lead modeling projects, build machine learning models, mentor junior staff, and translate insights into solutions.
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We're defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Here, "impossible" isn't part of our vocabulary. You'll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They're worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.
The Crown Is Yours
We are looking for a Senior Data Science Engineer to join our Casino Reinvestment team, where we focus on understanding and optimizing how players engage with our iGaming products over time. As a Senior Data Science Engineer, you will be responsible for building advanced models and algorithms, analyzing large-scale behavioral datasets, and driving measurable impact through experimentation and productionized solutions. This role marks your first promotion from an entry-level position, recognizing your capability to deliver high-quality output and break down moderately sized problems into manageable chunks.
What you'll do as a Senior Data Science Engineer
  • Lead end-to-end modeling projects to improve customer engagement and retention, from ideation to production deployment.
  • Build, test, and optimize machine learning models to forecast user behavior, personalize promotions, and enhance Casino product engagement.
  • Partner with engineers, analysts, product managers, and marketers to translate insights into scalable solutions embedded within customer-facing systems.
  • Mentor junior data scientists and share modeling and engineering best practices across the team.
  • Clearly communicate findings and the impact of your models to stakeholders to influence product and marketing strategy.

What you'll bring
  • Proven experience applying machine learning and statistical modeling to solve real-world business problems, ideally in marketing or customer lifecycle contexts.
  • Strong proficiency in Python (or R) and experience working with large datasets using SQL and distributed computing platforms.
  • Ability to independently structure and execute data science projects and deliver business value through production-ready models.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. 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. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is 120,800.00 USD - 151,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Top Skills

Distributed Computing
Python
R
SQL
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