Data Scientist - Sports Tech (SkillGames)
Data Scientist
Location: Eindhoven, NL
Position Type: Part-time (24 hours per week), Mixed (Office/Remote)
About SmartGoals:
SmartGoals is a leading sports tech company that specializes in innovative solutions for player development in football. Our flagship project, SkillGames, is a cutting-edge SaaS platform designed to empower football clubs, academies, and schools by providing a comprehensive and interactive tool to assess and benchmark players' skills.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our team and contribute to the advancement of SkillGames. As a Data Scientist at SmartGoals, you will be responsible for leveraging your expertise in Python/R to analyze and interpret data, uncovering valuable insights that drive the continuous improvement of our platform. The ideal candidate should have a passion for sports, particularly football, and possess the ability to communicate effectively in English.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the development team to enhance the data infrastructure and optimize data processing workflows.
Analyze large datasets to derive meaningful insights related to player performance and skill development.
Develop and implement machine learning models to enhance predictive analytics on player development.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including football clubs, academies, coaches, and players, to understand their requirements and incorporate feedback into the platform.
Utilize gamification principles and concepts inspired by FIFA-like FUT cards to enhance the user experience.
Work on benchmarking features that allow comparison of player skills within their team, against peers, or even internationally.
Requirements:
Proficiency in data science tools and languages, particularly Python/R.
Fluent in English, with strong communication and presentation skills.
Availability to work at least 24 hours per week, with a mix of office and remote work.
Bonus: Familiarity with PHP Laravel for platform development.
Bonus: Understanding of football and its dynamics.
What We Offer:
Financial remuneration.
Opportunity to work in the dynamic and exciting sports tech industry.
Engage with football clubs, academies, coaches, and players on a regular basis.
Collaborate with a passionate and innovative team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of player development in football.
If you are a data science enthusiast with a love for football and a desire to make a significant impact in the sports tech industry, we invite you to apply and be a part of SmartGoals' mission to revolutionize player development through SkillGames. If you are interested, please send us your CV/motivational letter to info@smartgoals.nl.