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Job Posting: Chicago Cubs – Software Engineer & Data Engineer

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Software Engineer
Data Engineer


Software Engineer, Baseball Systems

DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations: Research & Development – Baseball Systems
REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Systems
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Description:
The Chicago Cubs Baseball Systems Department is seeking to potentially fill a Baseball Systems Software Engineer position. We are a department focused on creating innovative software tools and data solutions that directly impact all facets of baseball operations and are used by scouts, coaches, players, player development staff, and the baseball operations front office. This role will focus on the development and maintenance of those systems, including creating web interfaces and web tools for the user interface; assisting in mobile application development; and building automated ETL processes which feed it.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the design and implementation of web interfaces for the Baseball Ops information system

  • Assist with building data visualizations for baseball users

  • Develop and maintain ETL processes for loading, processing, and quality-checking new data sources

  • Build and/or support mobile-friendly user interfaces and experiences

  • Build and/or support web services and business-layer applications that speak to both back-end databases and front-end interfaces

  • Provide development support and guidance to Baseball Operations power users and general support to all Baseball Operations front-office and field personnel, as needed

  • Examine, and where appropriate, prototype new technologies in the pursuit of creating competitive advantages through software, applications, and tools

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Subjects

  • Experience with modern web-development practices, including HTML/CSS and/or front-end Javascript frameworks such as ReactJS, Angular or Vue

  • Expertise in Python, Java, C# or a similar language

  • Expertise with modern database technologies and SQL

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in building and deploying cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)

  • Experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure as code

  • Experience building web or native applications for mobile devices

  • Experience building and supporting ETL processes

  • Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and sabermetric concepts

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.


Data Engineer, Baseball Systems

DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations: Research & Development – Baseball Systems
REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Systems
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Description:
The Chicago Cubs Baseball Systems Department is seeking to potentially fill a Baseball Systems Data Engineer position. We are a department focused on creating innovative software tools and data solutions that directly impact all facets of baseball operations and are used by scouts, coaches, players, player development staff, and the baseball operations front office. This role will focus on the import and maintenance of the Chicago Cubs baseball information system data warehouse, including building automated ETL processes which feed it; maintaining back-end databases; automating data quality checks; and troubleshooting data source issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain ETL processes for loading and processing new data sources

  • Create automated processes to identify data integrity problems

  • Diagnose and resolve data source issues

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Subjects

  • Expertise with modern database technologies and SQL

  • Expertise in Python, Java, C# or a similar language

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • High level of attention to detail

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience building and supporting ETL processes

  • Experience with Airflow or related scheduling tools

  • Experience working in a Linux environment

  • Experience working with cloud-based computing

  • Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and sabermetric concepts

  • Knowledge of statistical concepts

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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Job Posting: Toronto Blue Jays – Multiple Entry Level Opportunities

Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Operations- Entry Level Opportunities

The Toronto Blue Jays are seeking highly motivated and creative entry level employees to assist with day-to-day tasks within various areas of their Baseball Operations department, including but not limited to Scouting, Player Development, High Performance, and Research and Development/Analytics. The start and end dates are flexible depending on candidate availability and both full-season and partial-season candidates will be considered. These positions will be based in Toronto, ON; Dunedin, FL; or one of our affiliate locations throughout Canada, the United States, and Dominican Republic. All positions are paid.

There are several roles with different primary focuses, with more detail on each broad type of position provided below. To the extent that you’re interested in a specific focus you may reflect that in your application, but you only need to submit one application to the program and all applications will be considered for possible fits. These job categories are intentionally broad, and a successful candidate may be considered for a role that involves a blend of these responsibilities, or in an entirely different area that is more suited to their unique experiences and skills. Many baseball careers are non-linear and an entry level role in any of these areas could ultimately lead to a career in a different area.

Across all roles, the Blue Jays are seeking:

  • Demonstrated passion for baseball and excellent reasoning, problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication skills. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-direct work. 
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills. 
  • The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the baseball calendar. 

The Blue Jays see diversity and employment equity as foundational to creating a successful culture.
Applicants who may not traditionally feel empowered to apply for a job in this field are strongly
encouraged to apply.

You may receive an email asking you to complete a more detailed follow-up application regarding your interests and employment goals. Please ensure that baseballresumes@bluejays.com is allowed in your email system.

Player Development Technology
In this role, candidates passionate about working directly with coaches and players will be embedded with teams at the Blue Jays’ development complexes (Dunedin, FL and Boca Chica, D.R.) and affiliate teams (Dunedin, FL; Vancouver, BC; Manchester, NH; Buffalo, NY). On a daily basis, you will be with your team as the point person for video, technology, and data resources. This may include helping to deploy and operate technology both in practice and game settings, organizing/cataloguing/reviewing video and data, helping to define and track player goals, and supporting longer-term R&D and Player Development projects. You will also assist with the logistical needs of the team (including Minor League Operations, Nutrition, and High Performance departments), and potentially on-field activities (BP, fungos, catching pens). Fluency with Microsoft Office is required; experience with a range of baseball-related data capture systems (BATS, Portable Trackman, Rapsodo, Diamond Kinetics, etc.) would be helpful, as would experience with video editing and review software. Spanish proficiency is also helpful, and may be required in some cases. If you’re interested in learning about the rhythms of a pro baseball season and passionate about a career in using data and technology to help players get better, this could be a good fit for you.

Operations (Scouting, Baseball Operations, Player Development)
Candidates will use their excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail to support the logistical and administrative functioning of the scouting, player development, or baseball operations departments. This could include data entry and cleaning, assisting with the coordination and execution of player evaluation projects, maintaining and organizing video and data resources, and helping to stay on top of departmental administrative functions (expense reports, compiling statistics and rosters, meeting logistics, etc.). If supporting our Player Development department, you may be asked to help integrate technology into on-field work, administer player plans, translate documents to/from English and Spanish, and help with scheduling for players and staff. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is important for this role; familiarity with baseball rules and regulations may be beneficial, and Spanish proficiency may also be helpful (or required in some cases).

Advance Scouting
In this role, candidates will use their strong knowledge of the game of baseball to support our Major League team in game-by-game and series-by-series preparation. This could include a wide range of activities, such as collecting and organizing statistics for reports, conducting ad-hoc research and analysis on players or the game of baseball generally, watching video to provide written evaluations and insights, and supporting on-field data and video collection. Strong time management and organizational skills are important, and skills with things like R, Shiny, and similar tools would be helpful plusses.

Research & Development
Candidates will use their analytical and programming skills to help identify and research baseball questions. Proficiency in self-directed research work using tools such as R, Python, and SQL in at least one, and ideally multiple, of the following areas is important: data acquisition, organization, and cleaning; modelling/machine learning; data visualization and/or automated reporting; and statistical summary techniques. Experience with advanced modelling techniques or other specialized skills (Computer Vision, Neural Networks, Bayesian Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Time Series etc.) would be beneficial, but not necessary. You may present work to a variety of audiences (fellow researchers, front office members, coaches, or players), and may use the results of research to contribute to player evaluations at key junctures. Additional duties may include providing logistical support to major events on the baseball calendar (Draft, Trade Deadline, etc.) and other general departmental support.

Baseball Systems Development
Candidates for this role will help to create, update, and support web applications and databases that are used throughout baseball operations; a moderate to high level of experience in computer science, web and/or database development, software engineering, or a related field is quite important. A portfolio of work showing your past experiences in these areas is also helpful. Duties may include working with end users to gather requirements, engineering systems to acquire and store new datasets, or doing front-end web design work on baseball information systems. You will have the opportunity to experience and provide logistical support to key points on the baseball calendar.

Biomechanics/Sports Science
Candidates for this role have a strong academic background in Biomechanics, Physics, Sports Science, or a related field and are passionate about applying their expertise to baseball. This could be in a research/data analysis focused capacity (ie. using data to create research/analysis that is used to drive decisions and help players improve), a role that is more hands-on with players and other development and performance staff (ie. working with players and staff in a real-time data capture setting to provide live movement feedback), or somewhere in the middle. In all cases, you would work closely with player development, R+D, and high performance staff to collaborate on research, contribute to player development goals, and support data capture and organization. You would be expected to individually stay on top of the latest research and resources in the field of biomechanics and sports science. Experience with statistical programming, modelling, and visualization tools is very helpful, but not required.

To Apply:
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Job Posting: Washington Nationals – Baseball Research & Development Intern

Baseball Research & Development Intern

Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
Status: Part-Time

Description
Internships are a key way for us to find future full-time members of our department, with many of our senior department members beginning as interns. While a pathway to a full-time position is not assured, many of our former interns have found full-time opportunities with the Nationals or other MLB clubs. While internships ideally span from Opening Day to November 1st, we’re open to candidates that may not be available for this entire period.

The Washington Nationals are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Use R to build statistical models to answer a primary baseball research question under the direction of a Baseball R&D team member
  • Communicate findings through written reports, presentations, and informal conversations
  • Design and build informative data visualizations for use in automated reports or internal web applications

Requirements:

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Experience analyzing datasets and training statistical models using R, Python, or equivalent
  • Has or is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
  • Willingness to relocate to Washington, DC
  • Authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

  • Ability to complete statistical modeling projects
  • Ability to listen and incorporate feedback
  • Enthusiasm for learning new skills related to programming, statistical modeling, and data visualization
  • Passion for baseball and desire to work in baseball operations
  • Working knowledge of sabermetrics and modern quantitative baseball evaluation concepts

Physical/Environmental Requirements

  • Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Occasional long hours may be required during draft, trade deadline, or postseason.
  • Interns can attend all home games but are not required to. Meals are provided to staff during games.

To Apply:
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Job Posting: Atlanta Braves – Player Development Video & Information Trainee

Player Development Video & Information Trainee

Status: Part time

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Player Development Video and Information Trainee will provide a service to an Atlanta Braves affiliate through charting live baseball games and providing video and information to Braves coaches, coordinators, and front office personnel. This role manages all aspects of the assigned affiliate’s video, technology, and advance scouting operation and aims to provide an experience that prepares the ideal candidate for a future role in the baseball industry.

RESPONSIBIITIES:

  • Capture video and collect data for each game of the full minor league schedule of an assigned affiliate (home games and team travel to road games, postseason included)
  • Manage a network of cameras set up to collect high-quality video from multiple angles
  • Attach, edit, and upload video following each game daily
  • Assist in the deployment and utilization of all Braves technology equipment at assigned affiliate
  • Support the coaching staff/players with ad-hoc video/technology requests as assigned
  • Participate in the affiliate’s advance scouting process and produce associated materials for the coaching staff
  • Attend Braves’ Spring Training camp in Venice, FL to undergo training of all video, technology, and advance applications
  • Participate in periodic calls with the Baseball Operations group in Atlanta
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior baseball experience (High School, College, or Professional preferred)
  • Advanced knowledge of baseball rules, scoring, and statistics
  • Possess an understanding of pitch types and have the ability to identify them in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional verbal communication skills and computer skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willing to relocate to a Braves minor league affiliate from April through Mid-September
  • The ability to safely lift and transport equipment weighing 25 lbs. or more
  • The ability to climb ladders and successfully place equipment from variable positions and heights
  • Flexible schedule: able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Able to successfully complete a background check

The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

To Apply:
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Job Posting: Philadelphia Phillies – Quantitative Analyst Associate, Software Engineering Associate

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Quantitative Analyst Associate
Software Engineer Associate


Quantitative Analyst Associate (Spring/Summer 2024)

Department: Baseball Research & Development
Reports to: Assistant Director, Baseball Research & Development
Status: Hourly Part-Time Seasonal

Position Overview:
As a Quantitative Analyst (QA) Associate, you help shape The Phillies Baseball Operations strategies by processing, analyzing, and interpreting large and complex data. You do more than just crunch the numbers; you carefully plan the design of your own studies by asking and answering the right questions, while also working collaboratively with other analysts and software engineers on larger projects.

Using analytical rigor, you work with your team as you mine through data and see opportunities for The Phillies to improve. After communicating the results of your studies and experiments to Baseball Operations leadership and executive staff, you collaborate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and trainers to incorporate your findings into Phillies practices. Identifying the challenge is only half the job; you also work to figure out and implement the solution.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct statistical research projects and manage the integration of their outputs into our proprietary tools and applications (e.g., performance projections, player valuations, draft assessments, injury analyses, etc.)
  • Communicate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and medical staff to design and interpret statistical studies
  • Assist the rest of the QA team with their projects by providing guidance and feedback on your areas of expertise within baseball, statistics, data visualization, and programming
  • Continually enhance your knowledge of baseball and data science through reading, research, and discussion with your teammates and the rest of the front office
  • Provide input in architecting the storage of baseball data

Required Qualifications:

  • Deep understanding of statistics, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regularization, model assessment and selection, model inference and averaging, ensemble methods, etc.
  • Meaningful work experience with statistical software (R, S-Plus, SAS, or similar), databases, and scripting languages such as Python
  • Proven willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
  • Willingness to work as part of a team on complex projects
  • Proven leadership and self-direction

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Possess or are pursuing a BS, MS or PhD in Statistics or related (e.g., mathematics, physics, or ops research) or equivalent practical experience
  • 0-5+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience drawing conclusions from data, communicating those conclusions to decision makers, and recommending actions

Please note: A cover letter is required for all applications. It should not exceed one page and must include a brief overview of why you are interested in this role and what makes you a good fit. It would be helpful to reference any applicable work you have done in school, through work experience, or any other side projects related to baseball or sports analytics.

To Apply:
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Software Engineer Associate (Spring/Summer 2024)

Department: Baseball Research & Development
Reports to: Director, Baseball Research & Development
Status: Hourly Part-Time Seasonal

Position Overview:
The work of a Software Engineer (SWE) Associate at The Phillies extends well beyond merely coding. As a SWE you contribute fresh ideas in a variety of areas, including information retrieval, networking and data storage, security, machine learning, natural language processing, UI design and mobile to shape the evolution of The Phillies baseball analytics systems.

Our ideal engineers will have a versatile skill set, be enthusiastic to handle new challenges and demonstrate leadership qualities. You will work closely with end-users across Scouting, Player Development and the Major League Coaching Staff while building software tools from the ground up. By identifying appropriate design specifications through collaboration with those end-users, you will build applications that conform to user needs.

Specific areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, the draft, free-agency, player valuation, player development, in-game strategy, and injury prevention. As a SWE you will have the opportunity to use your technical expertise to create software solutions that impact decision-making at The Phillies.

Responsibilities:

  • Improve existing platforms and design new proprietary applications to be used directly by the GM and executive staff
  • Collaborate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and medical staff regarding the design and technical specifications of software solutions for Baseball Operations
  • Work together with Baseball R&D department to help optimize the Phillies baseball analytics systems, including crafting solutions to efficiently and effectively synthesize, organize and present data from multiple third-party sources
  • Help to augment the technical knowledge of the entire Baseball Operations department by providing training, mentorship and support on the use of all applications and tools built by the team

Required Qualifications:

  • Possess or are pursuing a BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
  • Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages (including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Go, Objective C, Python or JavaScript)
  • Interest and ability to learn new technologies as needed
  • Experience working with two or more from the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, mobile application development, design thinking, machine learning, natural language processing, and data architecture
  • Proven willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
  • Proven leadership and self-direction

Interested applicants should submit both their resume, cover letter, and an answer to the following question:

What is your favorite programming language to use and why do you like it? (250 word limit).

Tip: There’s no defined right or wrong answer. Responses are used to get some insight into your thoughts on what is important in software engineering.

Please submit your resume and question response no later than Sunday September 18, 2023. Applications without a question response will not be considered.

To Apply:
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Job Posting: Washington Nationals – Intern, Major League Operations (2024 Season)

Intern, Major League Operations (2024 Season)

Job Classification: Part-Time
Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC

Summary:
Contribute to Washington Nationals Baseball Operations for the 2024 season as one of our highly valued interns. We’re looking for accomplished individuals who can contribute to our front office by specializing in work related to Major League Operations. This internship is for the 2024 season and typically spans from Opening Day to November 1st. We will also consider candidates available after completion of the spring semester.

The Major League Operations internship includes assisting the Baseball Operations Department with day-to-day assignments, along with long term projects centered on roster management, salary arbitration, transactions, and the economics of baseball. A degree in economics, statistics, computer science or mathematics is preferred, and it is expected that the candidate will be able to demonstrate an interest and understanding of both publicly available sabermetrics research and the economics of baseball. Experience in finance or consulting is valued, as well as baseball/softball playing experience at the collegiate or professional level.

The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage recurring tasks such as updating depth charts, maintaining tracking sheets, and disseminating daily reports
  • Ad hoc data analysis projects
  • Review of new research from various external analytical sources
  • Assist with major baseball events such as the trade deadline, the amateur draft, and salary arbitration
  • Support with general office administration
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics preferred
  • Experience in Finance or Consulting preferred
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • College or professional baseball/softball playing experience preferred
  • Available for the entire term of the Internship
  • Authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:

  • Highly motivated and excellent attention to detail
  • Demonstrated passion for baseball and baseball operations
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to write clearly and effectively
  • Ability to use time efficiently
  • Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Uphold Core Values: Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best guest experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction—together.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

  • Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

All applicants for employment at the Washington Nationals are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.

To Apply:
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Job Posting: Chicago Cubs – Baseball R&D: Analytics & Sciences Opportunities

CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL R&D: ANALYTICS & SCIENCES OPPORTUNITIES
The Chicago Cubs Baseball Research & Development team is looking for analysts to contribute to the Baseball Analytics and Baseball Sciences teams. We have consolidated applications for these two roles so that candidates only need to apply once to be considered for both roles. There will also be an opportunity to specify the role that you think is a better fit.

Analyst, Baseball Analytics

REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Analytics
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

The Chicago Cubs are seeking analysts to join the Baseball Analytics group in the Baseball Operations’ Research and Development team. This role will focus on constructing models that estimate skills, likelihoods, and contexts for various baseball phenomena. The analyst will work closely with the entirety of the R&D department to develop methods to process data, improve the effective understanding and application of data, and disseminate analytic insights throughout the organization. Analysts may focus their efforts towards collaborating with the Advanced Scouting, Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, Professional Scouting, Baseball Sciences, or Player Development groups, as strengths dictate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create data modeling pipelines that maintain up-to-date predictions of a variety of baseball metrics

  • Analyze collected data leveraging in-house models and insights

  • Research, develop, and test methods and models for the purpose of player assessment, development, and acquisition, as well as the optimization of in-game strategy

  • Effectively present analyses using written reports and data visualization methods to communicate relevant findings

  • Work with Baseball Systems team to integrate new statistical analyses, models, and data visualizations into Cubs web applications

  • Incorporate new analysis into existing data processes to improve automated reporting

  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve data quality issues

  • Handle data and analysis requests from the coaching staff and other departments within Baseball Operations

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, engineering, mathematics, physics, quantitative social sciences, computer science, or operations research

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficiency with SQL, and at least one statistical programming language (e.g., Julia, MATLAB, Python, R)

  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: advanced baseball analytics, specialized statistical methods, implementation of models in a productionized data pipeline (i.e., MLOps)

  • Familiarity with advanced statistical modeling techniques

  • Relevant experience working in baseball preferred

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.


Analyst, Baseball Sciences

REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Sciences
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ROLE
The Chicago Cubs are seeking an analyst to join the Baseball Sciences group in the Baseball Operations’ Research and Development department. This role will focus on improving our understanding of player performance through the analysis of various data sources and technologies, including motion capture, force plates, wearable sensors, and off-field assessments. The analyst will be responsible for performing quantitative research on existing data while also helping the organization identify novel technologies or initiatives that could lead to further insight. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, the ability to think critically and creativity, domain-specific knowledge/experience, and the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform quantitative research to better understand and quantify player performance

  • Identify and evaluate new technologies and assessments

  • Work with the Baseball Analytics group to integrate Baseball Sciences research into player valuation models

  • Communicate research insights to various departments and stakeholders—including coaches, scouts, trainers, and S&C staff

  • Collaborate with Player Development to design/oversee initiatives that can help answer research hypotheses

  • Stay up to date with academic literature and public research

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in either a quantitative field (statistics, engineering, physics, computer science, etc.) or a domain-specific field (biomechanics, exercise science, neuroscience, etc.)

  • Proficiency with SQL and at least one statistical programming language (Julia, MATLAB, Python, R)

  • Familiarity with advanced statistical modeling and machine learning techniques

  • Experience analyzing motion capture data or other relevant time-series data sources

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience working in baseball preferred

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

To Apply:
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Job Posting: Oakland Athletics – Junior Data Engineer, Junior Biomechanist

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Junior Data Engineer
Junior Biomechanist


Junior Data Engineer

Department: Baseball Operations
Reporting to: Assistant GM, Baseball Development & Technology
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Full-time Location (City, State): Mesa, AZ, OR remote

About the A’s:
The Oakland A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A’s are known for pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the Oakland A’s also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A’s offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:
The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Junior Data Engineer to assist the Baseball Operations Department. This position will mainly support all Baseball Operations data ingestion, administration, and support, crossing into Player Development and Research & Development. This position is based out of Mesa, AZ or has the potential to be remote.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop efficient processes to import and maintain data from external data sources.
  • Document and optimize existing data pipeline processes.
  • Ensure all datasets are properly designed for R&D department usage.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to explore and improve statistical model outputs.
  • Perform ad-hoc queries for front office and coaching / video staff as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Applicable degree from accredited college or university.
  • Experience working with relational databases – SQL Server preferred.
  • Experience with importing data from different sources (API, flat file, database) via data programming languages – Python preferred. 
  • Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries.
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with statistics and data science concepts.
  • Understanding of data lifecycle and testing requirements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google G Suite.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Oakland A’s diversity statement:
Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To Apply:
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Junior Biomechanist

Department: Baseball Operations
Reporting to: Director, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Full-time Location (City, State): Mesa, AZ

About the A’s:
The Oakland A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A’s are known for pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the Oakland A’s also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A’s offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:
The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Junior Biomechanist alongside and in conjunction with the Lead Sport Scientist / Biomechanist and the Sports Medicine / Performance department. This position will assist in numerous organizational priorities, including building and reporting new sports performance reports and metrics, playing an active role in biomechanical evaluations of both internal and external organizational players, and serving as a keystone for stakeholders between the Major League, Baseball Operations, Research and Development, Player Development and Sports Science staffs. This position will be primarily based out of Mesa, AZ.

Responsibilities:

  • Organize, interpret, and execute data-based analysis of in-game biomechanical data.
  • Collaborate with Lead Sport Scientist / Biomechanist to establish objective measures and workload-based reports relating to player health and injury prevention.
  • Assist with development and execution of performance science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Effectively collaborate and communicate with player development, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and front office staff.
  • Test, implement, and create protocols for new and developing technologies within the baseball science world.
  • Work with Performance Staff, Player Development, and Baseball Research and Development departments to improve and tailor individual player development plans.

Requirements:

  • A graduate-level degree in biomechanics or a related field, or demonstrated experience collecting, interpreting, modeling, and applying biomechanics data.
  • Demonstrated work in sports science or performance field, either with team or program, relating to data collection, analysis, and implementation.
  • Biomechanics background or experience working with biomechanical data.
  • Prior knowledge of motion capture and other technologies.
  • Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Some travel required (California, affiliate cities, or elsewhere).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency with: biomechanical datasets, Database querying (e.g., SQL) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python).
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis tools.

The Oakland A’s diversity statement:
Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To Apply:
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Job Posting: Oakland Athletics – Advance Scouting Analyst, Player Development Analyst

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Advance Scouting Analyst
Player Development Analyst


Advance Scouting Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations
Reporting to: Director, Baseball Development
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Full-time Location (City, State): Oakland, CA

About the A’s:
The Oakland A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A’s are known for pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the Oakland A’s also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A’s offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:
The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Advance Scouting Analyst to assist the Advance Scouting Department. This position crosses into the intersection of several fields (Baseball Operations, Player Development, Video, Research & Analytics). The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate into the advance work process, aiding the coaching and video support staff in pre-game and game tasks for the duration of the 2024 season. This position will be primarily based out of Oakland, CA, but will require extensive travel with the Major League club.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in pre-game preparation and assignments for coaching and advance staff.
  • Perform ad-hoc queries for coaching and video staff, and front office as needed.
  • Help chart, film, and clip early work and game video and data feeds.
  • Navigate through public and proprietary data sources for strategic insights.

Requirements:

  • Degree from accredited college or university.
  • Demonstrated quantitative background, either by degree or work sample (SQL, R, Python, Tableau, or other programming language).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google G Suite.
  • Excellent verbal communication and problem solving IT or other technical issues.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Playing background (baseball or softball) at the collegiate level or above is a plus.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Willingness to travel with the Major League club up to 90 days a year.

The Oakland A’s diversity statement:
Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

In adherence to California’s Pay Transparency Act (SB 1162), the salary range for this role is $65,000 – $70,000, consistent with California’s minimum salary threshold requirement.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.


Player Development Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations
Reporting to: Director, Baseball Development
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Full-time Location (City, State): Mesa, AZ

About the A’s:
The Oakland A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A’s are known for pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the Oakland A’s also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A’s offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:
The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Player Development Analyst to assist the Player Development Department. This position will handle multiple responsibilities, including building and reporting new statistical models and findings, assisting in producing player improvement plans, and serve as a resource for the Player Development and Sports Science staff. This position will also assist in operating and producing analysis for various tracking technologies. This position will be primarily based out of Mesa, AZ.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce statistical analysis and reporting for Player Development coaching staff.
  • Conduct research projects for various groups within Player Development (Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science).
  • Collaborate with the research and development team on statistical modeling techniques and projects with a focus on Player Development.
  • Assist with the capture and analysis of ball and player tracking technologies.
  • Assist the staff with ad-hoc analysis and reporting.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in math, computer science, economics, statistics or related quantitative field.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and R.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-starter with an ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
  • Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Willingness to occasionally travel to Oakland, CA, minor league affiliates, or elsewhere.
  • Playing background (baseball or softball) at the collegiate level or above is a plus.

The Oakland A’s diversity statement:
Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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Job Posting: St. Louis Cardinals – Multiple Openings

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Senior Application Developer – Baseball Operations
Application Developer – Baseball Operations
Minor League Affiliate Fellowship (Full-Time)


Senior Application Developer – Baseball Operations

Summary of Responsibilities:
The role of the Senior Application Developer will be to design, develop, and maintain baseball-related web applications for the St. Louis Cardinals. This person will collaborate with fellow developers, analysts, systems engineers and Baseball Operations staff to ensure that high quality data, analytics, and visualizations are accessible in a timely fashion to front office members, scouts, coaches, trainers, and players. This person should be detail-oriented, enjoy collaborating with others, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and have a strong interest in the game of baseball. This individual will be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in application development, provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior application developers, and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and work experience
  • Minimum of three years of hands-on experience in developing enterprise web applications using Angular
  • Proficiency in CSS with experience in modern tools such as SCSS and Tailwind
  • Proven experience in building backend services with frameworks like NestJS and Apollo GraphQL
  • Competence in designing relational databases, including experience with ORMs
  • Familiarity with testing tools such as Jest, Playwright, and Mock Service Worker
  • Ensuring applications are compatible with various devices and browsers
  • Commitment to promoting and applying best practices within the application development team
  • Participation in code reviews and architectural discussions
  • Strong knowledge of Git source control and CI/CD processes
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and debugging production issues as they arise
  • Demonstrated ability to apply creative solutions to complex technical challenges

Education & Experience Preferred:

  • Experience building complex, maintainable interfaces using Angular forms and validators
  • Desire to build and maintain reusable UI components to be used by a suite of products
  • Proficiency in developing front-end components using Storybook while defining visual, interactive, end-to-end, and unit tests
  • Experience using NestJS and NestJS GraphQL to build GraphQL Federation services using the code-first approach
  • Proficiency in data visualization using frameworks such as d3, Vega, and Three.js
  • Familiarity with developing applications using a monorepo with tools like Nx
  • Interest in cultivating and maintaining tools to improve productivity and overall developer experience
  • Experience managing backend services using Kubernetes and container-based environments
  • Knowledge of cloud computing and cloud technologies, including serverless and event-driven architectures

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.


Application Developer – Baseball Operations

Summary of Responsibilities:
The role of the Application Developer will be to design, develop, and maintain baseball-related web applications for the St. Louis Cardinals. This person will collaborate with fellow developers, analysts, systems engineers and Baseball Operations staff to ensure that high quality data, analytics, and visualizations are accessible in a timely fashion to front office members, scouts, coaches, trainers, and players. This person should be detail-oriented, enjoy collaborating with others, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and have a strong interest in the game of baseball. This individual will be expected to work on projects independently, participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards, assist in troubleshooting and debugging efforts, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in web development.

Education & Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and work experience
  • A minimum of two years of web development through work experience, internships, co-op programs, or personal projects
  • Experience with web development frameworks and libraries, such as Angular, React, or Vue.js
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git
  • Experience interfacing with relational databases
  • Experience designing and consuming APIs
  • Design and development of user interfaces and backend services

Education & Experience Preferred:

  • Hands-on experience developing frontend applications using Angular and NestJS in Typescript
  • Interest in building reusable UI components
  • Proficiency in designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UI)
  • Interest in creating data visualizations using frameworks such as d3.js and Three.js
  • Experience with JavaScript testing methodologies and tools
  • Exposure to cloud technologies, serverless architectures, or container-based environments

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.


Minor League Affiliate Fellowship (Full-Time)

Summary of Responsibilities:
St. Louis Cardinals are currently seeking candidates for this position to be located at each of our domestic minor league affiliates and our Dominican Republic Academy. The Minor League Affiliate Fellow will handle all video and technology at these locations to assist the minor league coaching staff, including the manager, hitting coach, and pitching coach. The data collected from video and technology will be utilized to provide feedback to players for development.

Pre-game, this position will manage the distribution process, setup and utilization of all baseball & sport science technology. During the game, this position will handle technology resources for the minor league coaches from the dugout. Post-game this position will ensure all data and video collected from the day is available for reporting & analysis; create reports for players and coaches as required. This position will work directly with the Video & Technology Team and reports to the relevant minor league manager for day-to-day responsibilities at the affiliate.

The position is a seasonal job for the 2024 season only, but may lead to full-time employment in Player Development, Scouting, or elsewhere within Baseball Operations.

Essential Functions of the Job:

  • Manage baseball & sport science technology and video capture at the affiliate (e.g. TrackMan, Blast Motion, Edgertronic Camera, Polar, Whoop, etc.).
  • During the game, depending on staff needs:
    • Manage in-game capture of technology and video from the dugout
    • Quality assurance of the video and data collected for analyses
  • Communicate any implementation issues to Technology Specialist / Technology Integration Coordinator that are not remediated through initial troubleshooting
  • Attend Spring Training and travel with assigned minor league team on the road throughout the season

Education & Experience Required:

  • Proven ability to use and troubleshoot baseball or sport science technology (like pairing portable TrackMan to an Edgertronic camera, syncing wearable technology to a mobile device, etc.)
  • Familiar with or a demonstrated willingness to learn technology such as Blast Motion, TrackMan, and video integration
  • Postgraduate or college senior available to start work during Spring Training
  • Proficient with computers, iPads, and other electronics
  • Ability to work weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Spanish or Chinese Mandarin (Taiwanese) fluency a plus

Compensation:

  • The Minor League Affiliate Fellow position is considered a full-time position including salary, health insurance, benefits, housing stipend and meal money during road trips.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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