Data Scientist

Job title:
Data Scientist (AI & ML)
Location: Leeds
Overview of the role:
This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both, while recognising that quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned.
Our Leeds office is at the heart of our business. The 8-storey building has an onsite staff gym and cafeteria, two heated rooftop terraces, a dedicated gaming room and a staircase amphitheatre. The space brings all our teams under one roof in the biggest private letting office in Yorkshire.
The PokerStars Data Science team are looking for a motivated and versatile expert, who will work on developing & deploying AI & machine learning solutions for the business. You will work together with an industry-leading team and grow your skills in delivering ground breaking solutions to continue driving innovation at the home of online poker.
What you'll do:
Across areas such as risk detection, behavioural insights and personalization, you'll lead the development of advanced machine learning solutions bringing to bear our vast data assets. You will collaborate with diverse teams to become an architect of innovation with AI, driving the company's strategic edge by transforming raw data into actionable insights in this dynamic and thrilling environment.
What you'll bring:
Degree or MSc/PhD qualified in a STEM subject
Experience delivering several production grade machine learning products in an academic or corporate environment is crucial
You'll have a deep understanding of statistical and machine learning techniques
Hands on experience in areas such as tree-based learners, deep learning (e.g. CNNs, RNNs, GNNs & Transformers), reinforcement learning and/or unsupervised methods
Experience of developing LLM-based applications, and leveraging them to solve business problems is desirable
You will be proficient in at least one programming language (Python, R, Scala).
Experience manipulating large datasets using SQL and Spark
You will have experience with cloud-based machine learning solutions such as AWS, GCP or Azure
You will have excellent abilities to tell a story through data and explain technical concepts to partners
An understanding that a team is greater than the sum of its parts, and embraces winning together.
It's ok if you don't think you tick every box on this list. We love people who want to challenge themselves and are passionate about what they do. If you believe you can contribute in some areas and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Why choose us:
Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.
Discretionary annual performance bonus
30 days paid leave
Health and dental insurance for you, and 50% coverage for your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address)
Personal life insurance and income protection
The option to join our company pension scheme
External learning support of up to £2,000 or equivalent in local currency, dedicated 4 learning "Power Hours" every month during office time, full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career
Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of £1,000 for your new addition whilst working for us
26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay
Free Gym membership & access to an on-site gym
Social events; including our sensational summer and Christmas parties
Online Discount Scheme, including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers.
Equal opportunities:
At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences.
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The group:
PokerStars
is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a global leader in sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment. We're not just another company; we're listed on both the prestigious FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). What sets us apart is our world class brands, cutting-edge products, and our International division includes our operations in over 100 global markets and offers sports betting, casino, poker, rummy and lottery, mainly online. What truly defines us is our commitment to ensuring that the excitement of gaming and entertainment is experienced in a responsible and sustainable way. Our remarkable team of over 8,000 colleagues drives this vision, spread across 28 offices worldwide.