Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Slips · United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-03

Workplace: remote

Description

We’re looking for a Data Scientist to help power the discovery, quality, and expansion of markets on Slips. This role sits at the intersection of sports, culture, prediction markets, and AI, and plays a critical role in deciding what users can bet on next.

You’ll help audit live and upcoming markets, identify gaps and opportunities, and work closely with product and operations to ensure Slips offers timely, compelling, and well-structured peer-to-peer bets.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys blending data analysis with real-world awareness — always scanning what’s coming next in sports, culture, and global events.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and audit current and upcoming sports schedules, cultural events, and prediction markets
• Identify new market opportunities across sports, entertainment, politics, and culture
• Support AI-generated market creation by reviewing, validating, and refining suggested events
• Act as a human-in-the-loop, closing gaps, resolving edge cases, and improving market quality
• Track trending topics, upcoming events, and global moments that translate into peer-to-peer bets
• Analyze user behavior and engagement to inform which markets perform best
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to launch markets cleanly and on time
• Help define rules, timelines, and outcomes for new market types

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or market analysis
• Strong analytical skills with experience working in Python, SQL, or similar tools
• Comfort working with large datasets and real-time or event-driven data
• Ability to combine quantitative analysis with qualitative judgment
• Strong attention to detail and a bias toward accuracy and clarity
• Curiosity about sports, culture, and global events
• Comfortable making decisions in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with prediction markets, sports analytics, or marketplaces
• Familiarity with AI/ML-assisted workflows
• Experience working with APIs and third-party data providers
• Background in fintech, gaming, or real-money platforms
• Strong written communication skills for documenting markets and decisions

Benefits

Why Join Slips

• Work on a next-generation peer-to-peer platform across sports, culture, and predictions
• Direct influence on what markets exist and how users engage with them
• A unique role blending data science, product intuition, and real-world relevance
• Fast-moving environment with high ownership and impact
• Competitive compensation and meaningful upside

Our Culture

We believe great markets come from a mix of smart data, strong instincts, and human judgment. We move fast, learn constantly, and trust people to own their work.

Apply

If you’re excited about spotting what’s next, shaping prediction markets, and turning real-world moments into peer-to-peer experiences — we’d love to hear from you.

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