Senior Data Scientist

Role Overview: 

As a Data Scientist, you will be joining the AI team in a Product Engineering organisation that is 100% dedicated to delivering first-class experiences to our players through our sports and gaming products. You will have a great understanding of modern data science techniques (including Generative AI) and the practices that underpin successful outcomes. You will work hand-in-hand with the AI, data and product teams to design, build, deliver machine learning solutions.

What You Will Be Doing:  

• Design it: Collaborate with the team to architect machine learning systems
• Build it: Take a leading role in developing advanced analytics and machine learning models, with a focus on: 
  • Recommender Systems 
  • NLP & Large (& Small) Language Models
  • Forecasting & Time Series
  • Unsupervised learning 
• Operate it: Drive automation of data processing, model training, and deployment processes using MLOps practices Develop insights:
• Extract and interpret complex data to inform business decisions and strategy
• Collaborate: Engage with cross-functional teams to lead and contribute to company-wide data-driven initiatives

What You Need for This Role:  

• Proven track record in applying data science techniques to real-world problems and delivering business impact
• 5+ years experience in relevant professional experience in data science
• Experience with a wide range of data science techniques and tools
• Expert proficiency in Python
• Experience with big data technologies and platforms: Databricks & PySpark
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms and their practical applications - this is 100% applied AI
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure ML, AWS SageMaker) & deep learning frameworks (PyTorch)
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, where adaptability and quick problem-solving are essential 
• Exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills, both verbal and written

 How you do it – Expectations for fulfilling your role:  

As a general rule at KingMakers we want people to be: 

• Customer Focus: We keep the customer at the center of everything we do.  
• Passion & Dedication: We are passionate about what we do, employing only smart, honest, dedicated, and results oriented team players.  
• Openness, Honesty & Directness: We embrace a culture of candor and work together towards the right solution whilst being open, honest, and willing to give and receive feedback, judgment-free. We play the ball, not the person.  
• Innovation & Big Thinking: We always look for ways to innovate whilst not losing sight of what's important. The bigger we think, the more we inspire, the better the outcome.   
• Ownership & Accountability: We think like owners. If we see a problem, we find a solution. We are pragmatic and always strive to do more with less. 
• Speed & Focus: We plan, we strategize, but mostly, we DO. Without doing, there is no progress, we can always change direction but only if we start moving. Fast beats slow.  
• Low Ego: The best solutions are achieved when we leave our egos at the door. We always seek opportunities to learn in every situation. No job too small.  
• Fun: On balance, we believe in having fun whilst working. We maintain perspective as best as we can, and together, we celebrate our successes.