Senior Sports Data Scientist & Analytics Leader

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment leader seeks a Senior Sports Data Scientist to design predictive models that enhance sports storytelling. This role combines technical leadership and advanced analytics with responsibilities such as implementing machine learning models, mentoring junior scientists, and collaborating cross-functionally. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and a strong passion for sports. Full availability is required, including weekends and holidays. Explore a rewarding career with innovative analytics solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in data science, machine learning, or quantitative analytics.
• Experience in sports analytics preferred.
• Cloud platforms experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced machine learning models.
• Apply modern techniques including deep learning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models at scale.

Skills

Python or R for statistical modeling

Expert-level SQL skills

Machine learning techniques

Communication skills

Understanding of statistical methods

Passion for sports

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

A global entertainment leader seeks a Senior Sports Data Scientist to design predictive models that enhance sports storytelling. This role combines technical leadership and advanced analytics with responsibilities such as implementing machine learning models, mentoring junior scientists, and collaborating cross-functionally. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and a strong passion for sports. Full availability is required, including weekends and holidays. Explore a rewarding career with innovative analytics solutions.