Lead Data Science Engineer

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It's transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We're not waiting for the future to arrive. We're shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
The Crown Is Yours
We are looking for a Lead Data Science Engineer to join our Daily Fantasy Sports reinvestment team, where we focus on understanding and optimizing how players engage with our DFS products over time. As a Lead 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.
What you'll do as a Lead 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 Sportsbook 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.
• Experience leading and coaching other data scientists
• Strong proficiency in Python (or R) and experience working with large datasets using SQL and distributed computing platforms.
• Ability to 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 140,800.00 USD - 176,000.00 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.