Data Scientist

Start your game...

At Entain, our customers are at the heart of everything we do—and our dynamic Data Science team is powering the future of personalised, data-driven experiences. We’re on the lookout for a passionate and innovative Data Scientist to help us design and deploy cutting-edge ML and AI solutions that tackle a wide range of real-world business challenges.

In this pivotal role, you’ll develop impactful, end-to-end data products that deepen our understanding of customers, elevate their journeys across our award-winning brands, and drive meaningful advancements in areas like safer gambling, fraud detection, and anti-money laundering. You’ll also play a key role in optimising business performance across Customer Service, Marketing, Risk, Finance and more—helping us make smarter, faster decisions at scale.

Your day to day...

To meet our customer needs, the key responsibilities of this role cover the activities listed below. Please note that this is an overview, and other responsibilities may be required to fulfil the purpose of the role. 

• Deliver data science projects spanning the entirety of the project lifecycle, across project planning, data gathering, model building, validation and deployment.

• Develop and implement advanced machine learning algorithms and AI models to solve complex business problems. 

• Communicate findings, insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Data Scientists, DataOps, and Data Engineers to design and deliver highly scalable and serviceable ML/AI-enabled solutions. 

• Explore and evaluate the vast amounts of data, available technologies and techniques to enhance the accuracy, scalability and efficiency of our models and products. 

• Ensure data privacy and security measures are adhered to in all stages of the project lifecycle. 

• Create and maintain technical documentation: including project plans, design documents and user guides. 

• Stay up to date with the latest with the latest research and industry trends, sharing insights with the team and adopting cutting-edge approaches where appropriate.

Where and how you can work…

We have offices expanding across multiple locations in New Zealand and Australia. This is a full time role based in our Melbourne.

We value a flexible work environment and embrace a hybrid working model, enabling you to maintain in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This approach supports both work-life balance and individual preferences, fostering a productive and personalised work environment.

Your Skills and Experience: 

To help you get into the game and be set up for success in this role you will come with broad skills and experience covering: 

• Demonstrated experience in a Data Science or similar role, or experience + advanced degree in a relevant quantitative field (Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, ML/AI etc.). Experience in Digital Wagering and similar fields is a plus. 

• High proficiency in key programming languages (Python & SQL), their tools and libraries (Scikit-learn/PyTorch/TensorFlow), proficiency with version control systems (Git) and experience working with cloud services such as AWS, Databricks and Snowflake is preferred. 

• Knowledge of the underlying mathematical foundations of statistics and machine learning and their application in industry.  

• Self-driven with the ability to work independently and part of a team, contributing to the uplift of the Data Science team’s culture and capabilities. 

• Experience conveying technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Strong collaboration skills, eager to both take on feedback and offer guidance. 

Entain Lifestyle...

• Embrace your need for a work-life balance through our 9-day fortnight.
• Celebrate the joy of starting a family with 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Indulge in a range of wellness benefits through our wellness calendar, including heavily subsidised gym memberships and other paid-for services.
•  Enjoy the convenience of a free onsite barista and a fully stocked fridge and pantry, ensuring breakfast and lunch are taken care of.
• A wealth of learning and development opportunities, empowering you to broaden your expertise and professional growth.
• Company-wide events designed to honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our exceptional team.
• We LOVE Entertainment, and Racing and Sports are at the heart of everything we do. So, it only makes sense that we provide access to staff giveaways to sporting and racing events.

Who are we?

At Entain Australia & New Zealand, we're on a mission to revolutionise the world of sports and gaming venue entertainment. We're the home of Australia and New Zealand's best gaming and tech talent, with a passion for pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences. 

We have a host of leading brands under the Entain umbrella – our customers can experience the best of sports betting and entertainment with Ladbrokes Australia and neds, where together they provide thrilling avenues for sports enthusiasts and racing aficionados alike. Through Entain Venues, our venue partners offer non-stop entertainment through our line-up of brands from the Australian Poker League and SportsPick to the challenges of InnQUIZitive and many more.  

We're also proud to support racing and sport in New Zealand through our 25-year strategic partnership with TAB NZ. The TAB brand in New Zealand connects enthusiasts to the heart of the action, whether it's horse racing, greyhounds, or a variety of thrilling sports. We're excited to be working alongside our other key NZ brands including Sport Nation, Trackside, and our brand new wagering brand betcha.

As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they truly belong. We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates and respects individual differences, so whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion, or belief, you will have a voice here, and the space to do your best work. Our diverse internal networks provide support for you in expressing your views and making a positive difference. 

For more information, please reach out to us at careers@entaingroup.com.au or hit apply now.