Machine Learning Manager at DraftKings

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

DraftKings Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Gaming, Sports BettingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience leading machine learning or MLOps teams, including 2 or more years in a formal leadership or management role
  • Strong background in MLOps practices, including CI/CD (Jenkins), containerization, orchestration frameworks (MLFlow), model serving tools (Databricks), model observability frameworks (Monte Carlo, DataDog), and feature stores
  • Extensive experience with data engineering and analytics platforms like Databricks
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and experience leading teams through delivery cycles
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executives
  • Experience in the gaming industry or a related domain is a strong plus

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Data Science teams to design and implement all components of a modern MLOps stack including feature store, model serving, and model monitoring
  • Manage hiring, training, and updates on team performance to management
  • Define best practices for reliability, repeatability, observability and scalability of data science systems
  • Promote software engineering and MLOps best practices, including automation, containerization, monitoring, and testing
  • Partner with Data Science, Data Engineering, Cloud Platform and Marketing Platform for strategy, scoping, and prioritization
  • Utilize MLOps principles to drive the adoption of best practices across the team
  • Lead the development and maintenance of end-to-end machine learning pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and automation

Skills

Machine Learning
MLOps
Feature Store
Model Serving
Model Monitoring
Containerization
Automation
Monitoring
Testing
End-to-End ML Pipelines
Data Platforms
Software Engineering

DraftKings

Online platform for fantasy sports and betting

About DraftKings

DraftKings operates in the online gaming and entertainment industry, focusing on daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games. Users can engage in daily fantasy sports contests for cash prizes, place bets on various sports events, and play casino games like slots, blackjack, roulette, and poker. The platform also includes a marketplace for digital collectibles, allowing users to buy, sell, and trade NFTs of celebrities. DraftKings ensures compliance with gaming regulations, providing a secure environment for its users. Unlike many competitors, DraftKings offers a diverse range of gaming options and revenue streams, attracting a wide audience of sports fans, gamblers, and digital collectors. The company's goal is to create a comprehensive and safe platform for users to enjoy various gaming activities and digital asset trading.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$911.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Company Equity

Risks

Class action lawsuit for alleged unlawful account termination could damage reputation.
Accusations of collusion with FanDuel may lead to antitrust investigations.
Sportsbook+ in New York may face regulatory scrutiny over its subscription model.

Differentiation

DraftKings offers a unique combination of fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games.
The company has ventured into the NFT market, expanding its digital collectibles offerings.
DraftKings ensures a secure gaming environment through compliance with gaming authorities.

Upsides

Partnership with Delta Air Lines could open new revenue streams through in-flight gaming.
Launch of Sportsbook+ in New York offers enhanced odds, attracting more subscribers.
Entry into the NFT market taps into the growing digital collectibles trend.

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