Data Engineering Manager, Services at theScore

About theScore

Join theScore, a leading name under PENN Entertainment, dedicated to enhancing the dynamic world of sports through premier digital media and betting platforms. Our renowned media application, 'theScore', stands out in North America for delivering personalize updates on scores, news, stats, and betting information directly related to user's favorite sports teams and players. Alongside, 'theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino' offers a full-fledged iCasino and mobile sports betting experience, now live in Ontario. Our innovative approach extends to creating compelling digital content across various platforms including social media and esports.

Role Overview

As a pivotal member of our Data Engineering team, you will guide a group of skilled Data Engineers, ML Engineers, and Data Scientists. We aim to develop cutting-edge data products that are integral to the functionalities of our app. The ideal candidate will possess exemplary leadership abilities, a keen interest in data, substantial background in computer sanitization, and a passion for professional sports and digital gaming.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead daily operations within the data engineering team, setting strategic goals and providing mentorship.
- Collaborate with product management and other engineering groups to develop new data science solutions from ideation to execution.
- Oversee and prioritize multiple cross-functional data projects from start to finish.
- Drive recruitment efforts across the product and engineering teams.
- Establish, track, and achieve Service Level Objectives (SLOs) in conjunction with team members.
- Stay abreast of new trends and technologies in data engineering to continuously improve our practices and processes.

Candidate Profile

- Profound grounding in computer science, especially in data structures, distributed systems, and software/system design.
- At least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role in data, with a total of 8+ years in software development.
- Proven experience managing a team of three or more engineers.
- Exceptional project management, time management, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage various stakeholders.
- Extensive knowledge of Python, Java, Go, or Elixir, and experience with large datasets and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with Kafka, Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, preferably in Machine Learning projects.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A creative, fun, and relaxed working environment.
- Support for ongoing education and professional development.
- Generous parental leave policies.
- Ample opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

Join Us

Located in Ontario? Need special accommodations? Contact us at [email protected]. At theScore, we pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment and are committed to equality in employment. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Apply Now

Ready to lead our Data Engineering team? We're excited to hear from you! This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be at the forefront of the sports digital media and betting industry. Apply today and help shape the future of sports fan engagement.,p>