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Applied Scientist, Basketball Analytics

Phoenix Suns

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Sep 16, 2025
Phoenix, AZ, US
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Player 15 Group's Basketball Applied Science team aims to transform complex data into actionable insights and cutting-edge analysis to empower the organization with a competitive edge for championships.

Requirements

  • Expert in Python (pandas scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch, OpenCV) & SQL
  • Hands-on experience with AWS (S3, Lambda, SageMaker) and Snowflake is a plus
  • Strong background in statistics/mathematics/research science

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough basketball-related research
  • Build statistically rigorous models
  • Innovate in computer vision and spatiotemporal space
  • Define data requirements; partner with DB Engineering for delivery
  • Package model outputs; hand off to Software Engineering for web integration
  • Develop maintain, and deploy Python libraries, scripts, and dashboards
  • Create data visualizations and written reports for stakeholders

Other

  • Minimum of 1-5 years of professional applied-science experience (sports analytics is a plus)
  • Excellent written & verbal communication
  • Self-starter with high integrity; thrives in a collaborative environment with minimal supervision
  • Bachelors in STEM or related field preferred (advanced degree is a plus)