About the role

Senior Data Scientist managing data-driven strategies to revolutionize football talent identification. Collaborating with teams and utilizing predictive analytics to optimize player performance.

Responsibilities

As CUJU’s first Senior Data Scientist, you'll pioneer our data science initiatives, harnessing massive datasets of player performance to unlock new insights and products.
Your analyses and predictive models will directly influence strategic decision-making, enhance player development, and revolutionize how football talent is identified and nurtured.
Data Exploration & Modeling: Analyze extensive datasets from player performance, training sessions, and diagnostic assessments to uncover meaningful patterns and insights.
Predictive Analytics: Develop robust predictive models using machine learning, statistical analysis, and advanced analytics techniques to forecast performance, injury risks, and talent potential.
Data Product Development: Collaborate closely with Product, AI, and Engineering teams to translate analytical insights into innovative, data-driven product features and offerings.
Strategic Influence: Drive data-driven decision-making across product development, business strategy, and operational improvements.

5+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist and 3 years of them in production, ideally within performance analytics, sports analytics, or related fields.
Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, predictive analytics, and big data analysis.
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and relevant data science libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Pandas).
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
Proven ability to translate complex data insights into clear, impactful business recommendations.
Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.
Passionate about sports, performance analytics, and leveraging data to make a real-world impact.

Opportunity to be the founding member of a strategic new Data team.
Significant influence on CUJU’s growth, product strategy, and industry-leading innovation.
Diverse benefits – e.g. 30-day vacation, competitive compensation, corporate benefits and more.
Work at the intersection of sports and technology – with international clubs, partners, athletes, or influencers.
Creative freedom & responsibility – actively shape processes, contribute your ideas, and make a real impact.
Short decision-making paths – direct communication, quick decisions, and close collaboration with management.
Flexibility – hybrid or on-site in our Munich office.
Personal development – individual learning opportunities and room to grow beyond yourself.
Team spirit & culture – a young, motivated international team, regular events, and a supportive environment.
Purpose & impact – build something together that transforms the world of sports.