Job Description

Company Description

Angstrom is a proprietary sports pricing and product provider, building intricate, simulation driven pricing and risk systems to support the success of key sports brands across the Entain group.


Founded in 2018 and having established itself as a pioneer in player-level, play-by-play simulations and forecasting, Angstrom was acquired by Entain in 2023. Today, we operate as a semi-autonomous division, responsible for delivering the group's most advanced pricing and risk capabilities with a focus on the US market. We're committed to building the next generation of sports betting products -- sports-first, recreationally-focused, and designed to make betting more engaging, more intelligent, and more fun.


We're proud to be a high-performing, low-ego team where brilliant people are empowered and people work to become brilliant. While we're ambitious and delivery-driven, we take real pride in how we operate and the health of our independent culture, underpinned by mutual trust and respect.

Join Angstrom's dynamic Modelling & Data Engineering team as we revolutionize sports forecasting with cutting-edge analytics and low-latency predictions.


Working in the Data Science Team and reporting to the Data Science Manager, we're looking for a Data Scientist with a sharp statistical mind and strong programming skills to help us solve complex modelling problems, develop predictive products, and extract insight from rich sports data. If you're passionate about sports, stats, and building innovative models that impact real-world outcomes--this is your chance.

Ready to turn your data skills into game-changing insights?

What you'll do:

Analyse sports data to deliver accurate, fast, and scalable forecasts Build and maintain models using Python or R Collaborate across data science, software, and engineering teams Mentor junior team members and contribute to product innovation Communicate insights clearly through visualisations and reports

Qualifications

2+ years in data science, ideally in sports/betting Expertise in Python or R, SQL, and statistical modelling Strong knowledge of ML libraries like scikit-learn, xgboost, TensorFlow Experience with data wrangling tools (Pandas, dplyr), Git, and visualisation Bonus: knowledge of .NET, AWS, Kafka--or a passion for US sports

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.


Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like:

Generous group bonus scheme Hybrid working Private medical insurance Pension Scheme - matched to 6% Ability to buy and sell holiday Free subscription to wellbeing app Unmind Entain & Enhance days Sharesave Scheme

Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.