About the job
Join Our Team
OpenBet stands as a premier figure in the global betting and gaming entertainment sector, relied upon by over 200 partners to deliver unforgettable winning experiences to millions of players around the globe. From facilitating bets during monumental events like the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl to innovating cutting-edge products such as BetBuilder, we are committed to enhancing the player experience through superior content, state-of-the-art technology, and advanced player protection mechanisms.
With a rich legacy spanning over 25 years, our robust platform empowers the most esteemed betting brands, guaranteeing optimal performance with 100% uptime, unparalleled scalability, and rapid execution. Boasting 85 licenses and a client roster that includes 20 World Lottery Association operators, along with a dedicated team of over 1,200 professionals across 14 countries, we remain at the forefront of the industry. Join OpenBet and elevate your career while being part of a global team that is redefining the future of betting entertainment for millions.
Your Role
The Quant Development unit within our Data Science team is seeking a Senior Quant Developer responsible for the creation and maintenance of sports betting forecasting models. This role will be situated in Athens.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop new player prop markets leveraging price feed and statistical data, including unique exotic betting markets that stand out in our current offerings.
· Innovate and enhance sports betting models, improving pricing accuracy, scalability of code, and execution speed and memory efficiency.
· Oversee the team's services, including Alerting systems for Traders.
· Manage and optimize data pipelines in the cloud for efficiency and scalability.
· Introduce new coding design patterns that adhere to best practices in object-oriented programming, and effectively communicate these to the team.
· Collaborate with client-facing teams to discern customer needs and business requirements, and present project updates to leadership.
· Work closely with product owners and software developers to transition projects from concept to integration.
· Mentor junior team members and conduct regular knowledge-sharing sessions on topics such as sports betting models, API design, and cloud solutions.
Your Qualifications:
· A postgraduate degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
· A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or a PhD in a quantitative field with at least 2 years of experience.
· Proficient programming skills in object-oriented programming languages (C# or Python) and familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
· Experience with various modeling techniques including Probability Distributions, Generalized Linear Models, Monte Carlo Simulations, Bayesian Inference, and Time-Series Analysis.
· A proven interest in developing forecasting models specifically for sports.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication abilities.

