Graduate Data Scientist Edinburgh £28000

We’re on the search for a Graduate Data Scientist that is ready to join our growing team ahead of our next phase of growth. The role will join alongside our current Data and R&D Manager, and three other Data Scientists.

Scope of the role will include pioneering our use of existing data and product for:

1. Development of new metrics
2. New product R&D, testing and validation
3. Building internal tooling to support adjacent teams
4. Mass handling data to discover new insights

The perfect candidate will have a love of sports and data, think laterally and approach problems optimistically. This role will give them the opportunity for early contribution towards PlayerData’s growing Data Science team.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong proficiency in Python.

Background in Linear Algebra, Statistics and Calculus.

Knowledge in SQL, experience with Cloud Services.

Familiarity with data visualisation tools.

Deep understanding of sports, particularly football.

Problem-solving skills, able to derive actionable insights from complex GPS data.

Excellent communication skills for collaborative work and information delivery.

Capable of quickly processing and presenting data to various internal and external stakeholders.

The Benefits of Our Graduate Program Include:

1. Guided progression into a fully-fledged software engineer
2. Working with cutting edge technology within a high performance team
3. Direct and significant contribution to active projects that will end up in the hands of customers during your time with us

And working at PlayerData you’ll get the following additional benefits:

1. Private Health Insurance
2. 33 days holidays and paid sick leave
3. Mental health support and Wellbeing through Perkbox
4. Perks at work discounts on major brands
5. Free coffee in the office
6. Options for remote, hybrid and flexible working
7. A MacBook and home-working budget

How to Apply

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Please note you must be eligible to work in and a resident of the UK to apply for this position.

About Us

PlayerData is a fast-paced, forward-thinking sports technology start-up based in Edinburgh.

Our mission is to revolutionise the way athletes train and bridge the gap between amateur and professional. We are the leaders in data analytics for grassroots and amateur sports, enabling athletes at every stage of their game to access their performance data. With our GPS-led technology and a built-in-house app we are able to provide an all-round service to teams and individuals in football, rugby, hockey, gaelic football and more.

We have a growing team of talent spread across the country. Most of our roles are remote by default but we have office space available where we encourage people to join us for hot desking, brainstorming, team meetings and, of course, a cup of coffee.

But where are we on our journey?

Having begun selling early in the lockdown years, we now have over 50,000 athletes using our technology from over 1500 clubs and numerous individual athletes across the UK, USA and Europe. Most of these athletes joined us in just the last 12 months. With a record growth year in 2024 we’re gearing up for an exponential expansion into the US market.

This is why we need ambitious and passionate people in our team. We are going to revolutionise the sporting industry and we need the right people to help us do it.

Workplace & Diversity

At PlayerData, we’re an equal opportunities employer and we believe in no judgement when it comes to anything that makes you who you are - gender, race, sexuality or religion. If you need any additional support for the interview, just let us know so we can make arrangements for you.