Data Scientist

Golden State Warriors is hiring a full-time Data Scientist to help Basketball Operations stakeholders make better long-term decisions. This remote role supports research and predictive modeling by turning large datasets into actionable insights, working in close partnership with data engineering, analysts, and analytics leadership.

You will build, deploy, and monitor predictive models while developing the features those models need. The position also emphasizes staying current with basketball analytics and data science practices, with collaboration across technical and non-technical partners to integrate results into decision-making processes.

Role summary

• Support Basketball Operations through research, predictive modeling, and long-term decision making
• Develop, deploy, and monitor predictive models
• Partner with data engineering and data analysts to integrate model outputs into decisions
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and patterns
• Maintain awareness of the current state of data science and basketball analytics
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and monitor predictive models
• Build features for predictive models
• Work with data analysts to incorporate results into decision making
• Analyze large data sets to discover trends and patterns
• Maintain a pulse on the current state of data science and basketball analytics
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of experience working with a data analytics team
• Extensive experience with Python
• Advanced predictive modeling experience, including hands-on use of libraries such as Keras, scikit-learn, XGBoost, and PyMC3
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Experience working in cloud environments (such as GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Git
• Experience with scalable ETL/ELT and operating predictive models in production is a plus
• Experience with distributed computing and streaming frameworks is a plus
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong presentation skills to influence technical and non-technical partners
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Passion and curiosity for basketball
• Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays throughout the year

Technologies

• Python, Keras, scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyMC3
• SQL, relational databases
• GCP, AWS, Azure
• Microsoft Office Suite, Git

Compensation and benefits

• $165,000 per year + bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Employer 401K match
• Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays, and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
• Warriors home tickets, team store discount, and more

Additional information

• Location: San Francisco, CA (remote)
• Position type: Full-time remote
• Reports to: SVP Basketball, Analytics and Innovation
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified applicants with disabilities for the application or interview process and to perform essential job functions
• Learn more at www.warriors.com/employment