Senior Data Scientist (Data Science/ML)

TL;DR

Senior Data Scientist (Data Science/ML): Delivering innovative machine learning models for sports analytics with an accent on tactical and recruitment insights. Focus on contributing to scalable data pipelines and upholding high standards of statistical rigour across the team.

Location: London, United Kingdom; United Kingdom (Remote)

Salary: £66,000 - £111,000 GBP

Company

hirify.global helps teams from all over the world see their game differently by making it easier for coaches and athletes at any level to capture video, analyze data, share highlights and more.

What you will do

• Work with a cross-functional team to deliver cutting-edge tactical and recruitment insights.
• Contribute to the research and development of new Global Football models and metrics, taking ownership of specific workstreams end-to-end.
• Work on concrete metrics and contribute to scalable data pipelines and associated orchestration and monitoring tools.
• Share your expertise with teammates, contribute to code reviews and technical discussions, and uphold high standards of statistical rigour across the team.

Requirements

• A strong background in a quantitative discipline, with proven experience implementing statistical and machine learning models for inference in complex systems.
• You understand that problem-solving is a collaborative effort and actively support the growth of those around you.
• You're motivated by seeing your work used by real people to solve real problems.
• You have solid engineering skills and the curiosity to go deep in new areas when the role demands it.

Nice to have

• Experience with event or tracking data is a plus.
• Our stack is Python, PostgreSQL and Redshift. We'll consider strong candidates with R or Stan experience, but prefer those capable of writing production-quality, full-stack code.

Culture & Benefits

• Champion work-life harmony with flexible vacation time, company-wide holidays, and remote work options.
• Guarantee autonomy in an open, honest culture where you’re trusted from day one.
• Encourage career growth with resources and opportunities for professional development.
• Provide an environment to help you succeed, whether at the office or working remotely, with the tech you need to do your best work.
• Support your wellbeing with medical and retirement benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and employee resource groups to support your mental health.