Senior 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 Hyderabad office, located in one of India’s premier technology parks is the Global Capability Center for Flutter Entertainment. A center of expertise and innovation, this hub is now home to over 900+ talented colleagues working across Customer Service Operations, Data and Technology, Finance Operations, HR Operations, Procurement Operations, and other key enabling functions.

We are committed to crafting impactful solutions for all our brands and divisions to power Flutter's incredible growth and global impact. With the scale of a leader and the mindset of a challenger, we’re dedicated to creating a brighter future for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

Overview Of The Role

Our Data Science and AI Competence Center is looking for a motivated and versatile expert, who will work on developing and deploying AI & machine learning solutions for our business.

As a Junior Data Scientist (ML and AI), you will collaborate with an industry-leading team and enhance your skills in delivering groundbreaking solutions to continue driving innovation. This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern office in Hyderabad, India.

What You Will Do

Across areas such as Sports Betting, Gaming, and other products, you will

have the opportunity to develop advanced ML Engineering solutions to streamline AI solutions , deploying a variety of algorithms in production and set ML-Ops standard together with the Data Scientists.

Work with diverse teams to become an architect of innovation with AI, driving the company's strategic edge by transforming raw data into actionable insights in this dynamic and thrilling environment.

To Excel In This Role, You Will Need

• A degree qualified in a STEM subject along with 4 t o 6 years of experience as a Data Scientist or ML Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in PySpark with a deep understanding of statistical and machine learning techniques
• Experience with “Big Data” platforms (Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Azure, Oracle Cloud) and engines (Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark)
• Experience delivering several production grade machine learning products in an academic or corporate environment is crucial.
• 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
• Knowledge of ML-Ops/DevOps technology (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipeline…)
  
  

Benefits We Offer

Aside from a generous base salary, we have a phenomenal benefits and rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.

This Package Includes

• 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 .