Data Scientist, Entain
2+ days a week in office
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
Be an early applicant
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
2+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To lead the change in sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in data science who is looking to make a meaningful impact in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
- 2+ years’ experience solving analytics and modelling problems, ideally in sport, gaming, or similar domains with forecasting needs
- Analyse market price behaviour to improve our risk models
- 2+ years working with Python or R in a production or research setting
- Good knowledge of betting markets and price behaviour
- Strong experience using data wrangling tools (e.g. Pandas, NumPy, dplyr)
- Solid grasp of statistical modelling and machine learning, with hands-on use of libraries such as scikit-learn, xgboost, PyMC3, TensorFlow
- Experience working with SQL and relational databases
- Ability to explain model behaviour through visualisations and reports
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
What the job involves
- As a Data Scientist within Angstrom’s Modelling & Data Engineering department, you will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of predictive models that power our sports forecasting products
- You will work collaboratively within a sport-specific team to develop robust, scalable models, contribute to the research and development of new modelling methodologies, and ensure our forecasts remain accurate, low-latency, and aligned with client demands
- You will be expected to use your programming, analytical, and mathematical skills to extract insights from data, build high-performance modelling pipelines, and help improve modelling practices across the business
- Design, build, and maintain statistical or machine learning models to support sports forecasting and pricing across various markets
- Extract actionable insights from large-scale sports datasets using sound mathematical and statistical principles
- Translate modelling requirements and business objectives into effective data science solutions, working closely with the Delivery Manager and Engineering teammates (Software and Data Engineers) within your modelling team
- Perform data cleaning, exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and model evaluation to support continuous model improvement
- Contribute to the delivery of accurate, reliable forecasts with low latency under evolving client or market demands
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Entain stands as a prominent global player in the sports betting and gaming industry, operating within the expansive realm of entertainment. Engaging in diverse facets of sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment, the company boasts ownership and management of a varied portfolio featuring renowned brands like Bwin, Coral, Foxy, and Ladbrokes.
At the core of its services, Entain facilitates sports betting, enabling users to wager on a multitude of sporting events. Additionally, the company offers an array of gaming services encompassing casino games, poker, and various interactive entertainment options. Leveraging advanced technological capabilities, Entain is uniquely positioned to deliver an unparalleled and sophisticated user experience.
The company's strategic prowess is evident through key partnerships, notably with MGM Resorts International, exemplifying its concerted efforts to establish a significant presence in the US market. Entain continues to navigate industry complexities, underpinned by its diverse brand portfolio, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaborations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
48% female employees
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Sharesave Scheme
- Paid subscription to the mental wellbeing app Unmind
- Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on you professional or personal development
Company values
- Do what’s right
- Go beyond
- Keep it Simple
- Win together
Company HQ
Stratford, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Stella David
(CEO)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Entain
- Levelling the playing field. At Entain we do what’s right. It’s one of our core values. Which is why we’re taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, the wider sports betting industry, and society beyond. Our purpose at Entain is to bring moments of excitement into people’s lives. But none of this would be possible without our people working at their best. To achieve that, we’re creating an environment where everyone can feel psychologically safe, included and heard. Where being accepted for who you are is a given. Here, we celebrate individual differences, and make sure everyone is supported, and empowered, to thrive.
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