Director of Data Science, Pro Football Focus

$210-280k

SQL

Python

Expert level

Remote in EU, UK, US

End-to-end sports performance analytics experience

Be an early applicant

End-to-end sports performance analytics experience

101-200 employees

B2BAnalyticsSaaSSports

Be an early applicant

$210-280k

SQL

Python

Expert level

Remote in EU, UK, US

101-200 employees

B2BAnalyticsSaaSSports

Company mission

To lead the sports industry in AI-driven analytics by 2030.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Tangible applied data science and analysis focuses on using data analysis techniques and machine learning to solve real-world problems and make data-driven decisions

Desirable

10+ years of statistical modeling and machine learning experience is required with at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing teams
Expert grasp of software architecture, development practices/tools especially in regards to large-scale datasets is required
Experience designing, building, testing, deploying and maintaining predictive AI/ML models at scale and in production environments is required
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms
Excellent communication and collaboration skills are required
A deep understanding of football analytics, player tracking data, and advanced metrics is required

What the job involves

Lead and develop the data science team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and design to integrate data-driven insights into PFF’s products and services
Identify relevant new research topics whose solutions will add value to our products or result in new products
Perform the necessary research toward solutions for problems posed by both our data science team itself and by other stakeholders
Ensure scalability and efficiency of data science models in real-world applications, improving speed, accuracy, and reliability using industry leading best practices
Stay ahead of industry trends in sports analytics, AI, and machine learning to keep PFF at the forefront of data and AI driven football insights
Effectively communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable football intelligence

Application process

1. Apply
2. Video Call with HR
3. Video call with VP, Engineering
4. Video call with cross functional stakeholders
5. Final interview with COO
6. OFFER/Close Out

Our take

Focusing on tools for American Football and soccer team front offices, coaches and performance analytics experts, Pro Football Focus - or PFF - builds tools that help evaluate individual and team performance. Used within fantasy football leagues, betting and media partner companies, Pro Football Focus is a one-stop shop for news and analytics, working with fans and businesses end-to-end.

Tools built by PFF include fantasy draft simulators, live draft assistants and analytic tools for player grading. Ultimately, Pro Football Focus allows for the discovery of deeper insights into the sports, benefitting both fans and business interests.

PFF also analyses college-level American Football, indicating its go-to status as a statistician and predictive body for the sports market. Unparalleled in its scope, PFF will thrive for as long as the sports it analyses continue to.