Data Scientist

**ABOUT FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT**

Flutter Entertainment is the **world’s largest sports betting and iGaming operator**with **13.9 million**Average Monthly Players worldwide and an annual revenue of **$14Bn**in 2024. We have a **portfolio of iconic brands,**including Paddy Power, Betfair, FanDuel, PokerStars, Junglee Games and Sportsbet.

Flutter Entertainment is listed on both the **New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE).**In 2024, we were recognized in **TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies**under the 'Pioneers' category—a testament to our innovation and impact. Our ambition is to transform global gaming and betting to deliver long-term growth and a positive, sustainable future for our sector. Together, we are **Changing the Game.**

Working at Flutter is a chance to work with a growing **portfolio of brands**across a range of opportunities. We will support you every step of the way to help you grow. Just like our brands, we ensure our people have everything they need to succeed.

**FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT INDIA**

Our office in the heart of **Hi-Tech City**, Hyderabad, serves as **Flutter Entertainment’s Global Capability Center (GCC).**Now home to 1,000+ talented colleagues, we are shaping the future of entertainment across critical areas such as Customer Support Operations, Data & Technology, Business Operations (Finance, HR, Procurement), and HR Tech & Analytics.

We are committed to crafting impactful solutions for all our brands and divisions to power Flutter's incredible growth and global impact. Our portfolio of **world-class brands, global scale, and challenger mindset**presents a powerful combination.

We have ambitious growth plans and goals for the future and the **global and local scale to achieve them.**

**OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE**

We are looking for a **Data Scientist**to join our growing Data Science Squad. This role is critical to driving data-led innovation across Flutter brands and functions and shaping how we embed intelligence into products, platforms, and decision-making. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, create reusable ML components, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITES**

- Build, test, and deploy ML models using Python, SQL, and cloud-native tools.

- Help maintain and deploy machine learning models through CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability and scalability.

- Analyze large-scale structured/unstructured data to identify insights and patterns.

- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities where data science can drive business impact.

- Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Work closely with product managers, analysts, and engineers in a squad-based setup.

- Help design and evaluate experiments (A/B tests) to measure model and product performance.

**TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE**

- A bachelor’s degree in technology (B.Tech) or an equivalent STEM discipline, with 2 to 4 years of experience as a Data Scientist

- Proficiency in Python programming language and a deep understanding of statistical and machine learning techniques.

- Experience manipulating large datasets using SQL and Pyspark.

- Knowledge of model delivery lifecycle.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS

- Databricks experience preferred but any ML platform experience is very relevant

- Experience designing and evaluating experiments (A/B tests) to measure model or product performance.

- Hands-on experience in ML Techniques, such as tree-based learners, deep learning (e.g. CNNs, RNNs, GNNs & Transformers), reinforcement learning and/or unsupervised methods.

**BENEFITS WE OFFER**

- Access to **Learnerbly, Udemy**, and a **Self-Development Fund**for upskilling.

- Career growth through **Internal Mobility Programs**.

- Comprehensive **Health Insurance**for you and dependents.

- **Well-Being Fund**and **24/7 Assistance Program**for holistic wellness.

- **Hybrid Model**: 2 office days/week with flexible leave policies, including maternity, paternity, and sabbaticals.

- **Free Meals, Cab Allowance**, and a **Home Office Setup**Allowance.

- **Employer PF Contribution**, gratuity, Personal Accident & Life Insurance.

- **Sharesave Plan**to purchase discounted company shares.

- **Volunteering Leave**and **Team Events**to build connections.

- Recognition through the **Kudos Platform**and **Referral Rewards**.

**WHY CHOOSE US**

Flutter is an **equal-opportunity employer**and values the unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings. Our message to colleagues and stakeholders is clear: everyone is welcome, and every voice matters. We have ambitious growth plans and goals for the future. Here's an opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Flutter Entertainment India