Data Scientist; Europe, Asia)

As a Data Scientist at Sporty, you will build and product ionize data-driven ML systems that enhance personalization, search, and recommendation experiences, with a clear focus on measurable business impact. The role combines advanced analytics, Python-based modelling, and cloud engineering to solve real-world problems at scale in a fast-paced product environment.

• SQL

• Python

• AWS/Azure/GCP

• Utilize advanced algorithms and data mining techniques to build personalized recommendation systems, optimizing product and service recommendations to enhance user experience and improve business conversion rates.

• Develop and product ionize ML/AI systems across multiple domains — including search ranking, recommendation, and content intelligence — that directly impact user growth and business outcomes.

• Hands-on experience applying statistical and ML models to real business problems, with measurable impact on revenue or key business outcomes

• Advanced understanding of Python and the quantitative analysis ecosystem in Python

• Strong foundation in probability theory, statistics, machine learning, and linear algebra

• 2+ years of experience as a data scientist, quantitative researcher, quantitative analyst, or another relevant role

• Knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases

• Proficient with AI tools and agents as part of daily development workflow; this role regularly leverages AI-assisted development to accelerate delivery

• Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Technology, or Engineering

• Project and stakeholder management experience is preferred

• Apache Spark

• Experience working in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure)

• Relevant knowledge or experience in the gaming industry

• Solid computer science background

• Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability

• A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter

• 28 days paid annual leave

• Our core working hours are 10am-3pm in your local time zone with flexibility outside of this

• Referral bonuses & flash bonuses

• Top of the line equipment

• Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities

• Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team

• Online home assignment

• Remote video interview with Team Members (3x45 Mins)