Data Scientist, Market Making
Core
Build and improve predictive models and algorithmic decision systems for automated pricing and trading in sports betting and prediction markets.
Role type
Senior IC data scientist (market making)
Builds
Production ML models, algorithmic decision systems, and trading tools for automated pricing and risk management
Domain
Sports betting, prediction markets, and real-time financial trading
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, R, SQL, model deployment, simulation/backtesting, feature selection
Preferred skills
Sports betting/prediction markets experience, pricing dynamics knowledge, real-time decision environments
Technologies
Python, R, SQL, GitHub, command line tools
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy predictive models for automated pricing; partner with traders to refine strategy logic; build backtesting and monitoring tools; create dashboards for model health and execution quality; conduct post-event analysis to improve automation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
