Data Science / ML Engineer

Who we are:
Kero focuses on building proprietary algorithms that ingest real time play by play sports data and output curated in-game micro betting markets every 30 seconds that deliver an instant gratification betting experience.

Our solution is whitelabeled by sportsbooks operators around the world as a next-gen sportsbetting product, allowing them to expand their TAM to casual fans and engage/retain/monetize existing users with a differentiated offering which mirrors slots more than it does traditional sports betting.

Simply put, Kero Sports is the ideal place to work if you are a talented professional who loves sports and is hungry for growth.

The Position:
We are hiring a Machine Learning Engineer to be involved in designing and building real time odds machine learning models and data systems focused on live time betting. In this role you will be required to apply prior skills to create highgly accurate probabilities on individual activities within the sports of soccer, basketball footbakl, baseball and others.

We are excited to welcome someone who is passionate about cutting edge research in machine learning and sports. We want an individual who is able to keep up to date with the ever expanding field of Machine Learning Operations. This is a role where we both expect to learn from you and have you learn from us!

What we're looking for:

• Excellent communication skills (especially important in our current remote-work environment)
• Programming experience in Python
• Strong base in statistical modeling, machine learning, and regression analysis;
• Experience in the areas of Contextual Bandit Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning and Recommendation Systems is a plus
• Knowledge of a machine learning library such as PyTorch, Pandas, Numpy, Tensorflow, etc.
• Completion of or current enrollment in a B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
• (Preferred) Project Experience in ML, agent-based modeling, or network analysis
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of professional experience
• Knowledge of and passion for sports

While experience is important, if you think you can outperform someone with more experience and don’t have it, we’re open to chat. A willingness to take on ownership of the outcomes of your work is most important.

We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, disability, and veteran status.

How we work:
We’re a distributed company with a mission of “Helping sports fans enjoy watching their favourite sports”. Our founders, employees and contractors are all working from home all around the world. We offer fully flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle and circumstances.

Benefits:

• Learn from a world class team leading the space
• In 6 months you’ll learn more than other people learn in 3 years
• Essentially unlimited self improvement budget (online courses, and other educational experiences)
• Retreats (usually at major sporting events)
• Flexible working hours
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world
• Performance incentives
• You name it. We're willing to get creative to attract the right fit.