Data Scientist

2 weeks ago

Hashalom Road Entrance floor Tel Aviv Israel Sidelines Group Full time ₪120,000 - ₪180,000 per year


We're looking for a hands-on Data Scientist to join as the first hire in our data science function, reporting directly to the Back-End Manager. This is a high-impact role where you'll own the full lifecycle of projects - from concept through deployment - and set the technical and analytical foundations for future growth. You'll develop advanced predictive models for sports forecasting and ad-tech optimization, directly influencing product decisions and revenue outcomes.


About Sidelines 

Sidelines Group is one of the fastest-growing sports betting and iGaming affiliate companies in the industry, specializing in experience-driven technology. We're looking for employees who are ambitious, willingly take ownership, and execute effectively — all to power the company forward


What will you do?

  • Full Ownership of Data Science Projects - Lead initiatives end-to-end: problem definition, data gathering, model development, deployment, monitoring, and iteration.

  • Sports Forecasting Models - Design and train statistical and machine learning models for predicting sports outcomes, player performance, and betting-related probabilities.

  • Ad-Tech Optimization - Build predictive and prescriptive models to improve user targeting, click-through rates, conversion probabilities, and ad inventory value.

  • Innovation & Research - Explore emerging ML/AI techniques in sports analytics, recommendation systems, and bidding optimization; translate findings into actionable solutions.

  • Visualization & Communication - Present results through intuitive dashboards, visualizations, and clear storytelling to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Cross-Team Collaboration - Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to identify opportunities, prioritize efforts, and deliver measurable impact.


What will you bring to the table?

  • BSc in Data Science (preferred) or in Computer Science/Software Engineering with a strong academic foundation in machine learning - Mandatory.

  • 3+ years of experience in a Data Science role

  • Strong statistical and mathematical foundations (probability theory, regression, linear algebra, time-series analysis).

  • Proven expertise in Python with data science/ML libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, LightGBM, XGBoost, TensorFlow/PyTorch) and OOP principles.

  • Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries.

  • Demonstrated ability to take models from notebook to production.

  • Experience with BigQuery - advantage.

  • Background in sports analytics or ad-tech - strong advantage.

  • Master's degree with thesis in a quantitative discipline - advantage.


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