As CUJU's first Senior Data Scientist, you will pioneer data science initiatives, harnessing massive datasets of player performance to unlock new insights and products. Your analyses and predictive models will directly influence strategic decision-making, enhance player development, and revolutionize football talent identification.
What You'll Do
- Analyze extensive datasets from player performance, training sessions, and diagnostic assessments to uncover meaningful patterns and insights.
- Develop robust predictive models using machine learning, statistical analysis, and advanced analytics techniques to forecast performance, injury risks, and talent potential.
- Collaborate closely with Product, AI, and Engineering teams to translate analytical insights into innovative, data-driven product features and offerings.
- Drive data-driven decision-making across product development, business strategy, and operational improvements.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist.
- 3+ years of experience in production environments.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, predictive analytics, and big data analysis.
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and relevant data science libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Pandas).
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
- Proven ability to translate complex data insights into clear, impactful business recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Passionate about sports, performance analytics, and leveraging data to make a real-world impact.
Nice to Have
- Experience ideally within performance analytics, sports analytics, or related fields.
Technical Stack
- Python, SQL, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Pandas, AWS
Team & Environment
You will be the founding member of a strategic new Data team within a company of 11-50 employees.
Benefits & Compensation
- Opportunity to be the founding member of a strategic new Data team.
- Significant influence on CUJU’s growth, product strategy, and industry-leading innovation.
- Competitive compensation.
- Remote flexibility.
- Vibrant, international working environment.
- Direct collaboration with top-tier football clubs, industry experts, and an ambitious cross-functional team.
- 30-day vacation.
Work Mode
This is a local-country remote role, open to candidates based in Germany.
CUJU's mission is to democratize access to knowledge, development, and career opportunities independent of gender, ethnicity or origin, aiming to redefine the future of talent scouting with unbiased and data-driven insights.
