Sr. Data Scientist - New Jersey

Discover What's Possible At BetMGM · Ready to make your career legendary? Join us as we bring the magic of Vegas to our players. The BetMGM team has over 1,400 talented members, revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States and Canada. We're a brand with t ...

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Discover What's Possible At BetMGM
Ready to make your career legendary? Join us as we bring the magic of Vegas to our players. The BetMGM team has over 1,400 talented members, revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States and Canada. We're a brand with technology at our hearts and the most driven and focused talent in the business.

Benefits
As a valued team member, we're committed to giving you the resources and support you need to thrive. Our benefits and perks include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pre-tax spending accounts including health care FSA and commuter savings
• Flexible paid time off
• Professional development reimbursement and ongoing skills training opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• Swag, ticket giveaways, and more

At BetMGM, we recognize that every individual plays a meaningful role in our success. That's why we're committed to building a respectful, inclusive workplace. It's the strategy behind every win. By meeting people where they are, we create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and a workplace that reflects our values, our people, and our drive to win.

About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to take a leading role in building and deploying machine learning solutions that power personalization and create measurable business impact. This is a highly visible, cross-functional position where you will work closely with product managers, ML engineers, and commercial stakeholders to transform raw data into actionable insights and scalable models. You'll leverage cutting-edge tools and techniques to segment users, predict behaviors, and optimize experiences across the customer journey.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will design and deliver advanced analytics projects from exploration and modeling through deployment and measurement of impact. You'll make technical decisions, lead collaborative problem-solving sessions, and mentor other data scientists as you raise the overall level of technical rigor within the team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys turning complexity into clarity, and is motivated by seeing their models drive real-world outcomes.

• Develop and deploy machine learning models to drive personalized recommendations and user experiences across business units
• Perform analysis on large and complex data sets utilizing relevant tools (SQL, Python, Spark) and provide strategic contributions
• Use statistical and machine learning techniques to segment users and predict future behaviors, developing automated logic and decision algorithms to deliver a better experience to the customer
• Lead projects from start to finish, set proper expectations, and collaborate with other data scientists, ML engineers, and product managers to communicate technical findings and support data driven decision making
• Oversee the integration and deployment of cross-functional and cross-organizational projects, developing process improvements and technical leadership
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in data science and leverage cutting edge technology
• Mentor, brainstorm with, and enable others within the DS team and broader Data organization

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree needed in a highly numerate major (Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, etc.) or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data science, creating and deploying models
• Strong expertise in ML modeling, predictive analytics, segmentation, and recommender systems.
• Hands on experience working in customer personalization and a strong understanding of the technical elements required in building and maintaining advanced models
• Experience in experimentation to validate models' impact and ability to quantify that impact

Technical Expertise

• Experience with Python, SQL, Spark, Snowflake, and ML infrastructure tools like MLflow and SageMaker.
• Experience with statistical modeling, A/B testing, and customer segmentation techniques.
• Experience implementing and overseeing ML platforms and building unified data products across multiple domains.
• Familiarity with online gaming platforms, trading systems, and marketing technologies.
• Can write production level code, understand principles of programming

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with a proven ability to balance short-term results with long-term goals.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative team player who excels in cross-functional environments.

The annual salary range for this position is $118000 to $ Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for participation in a performance-based bonus plan.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship including H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN, OPT, etc.

Gaming Compliance & Licensing Requirements
As an online gaming company, BetMGM is required to comply with state gaming regulations which includes licensing obligations. Applicable employees must be licensed by at least one jurisdictional agency, although certain positions require licensing by multiple agencies. Failure to become licensed or maintain licensure with each agency as required for the role may result in termination of employment. Please note that the licensing process includes comprehensive background checks which may include a review of criminal records, financial history, and personal background verification.

In addition, candidates must comply with and support BetMGM's responsible gambling policies, procedures, and initiatives.

About BetMGM
BetMGM is revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States and Canada. We are a partnership between two powerhouse organizations—MGM Resorts International and Entain Group. You know our name through our exciting portfolio of brands including BetMGM Casino, BetMGM Sportsbook, Borgata Online, Party Casino and Party Poker. We aim to bring our ideas into action and find ways to deliver the best quality in gaming platforms.

BetMGM LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. As an organization, we are unwavering in our commitment to maintaining a discrimination-free work environment, and fostering a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

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This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of duties a person in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.