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Position: Quantitative Analyst

Department: Baseball Research & Development
Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Director, Quantitative Analysis
Deadline: November 8, 2019

Description:
The Baseball Analytics team of the Los Angeles Dodgers is responsible for developing novel statistical methodology to support decision-making throughout Dodgers baseball operations. They are seeking to hire a Quantitative Analyst to join the team. As a member of the team, you will collaborate with experts (from statistics, computer science, biomechanics and other disciplines) who will challenge you to bring scientific rigor to your research. This position offers the opportunity to solve challenging problems in data science and ultimately see the impact of your work on the field.

Job Functions:

• Develop and implement novel mathematical models to answer research questions in player evaluation, player development and in-game strategy
• Productionize and maintain data science projects relied upon by the rest of the organization to support their decision-making processes
• Collaborate with team members to provide technical advice, learn from their expertise and integrate data science projects with each other
• Perform ad hoc data analyses to answer urgent questions from front office leadership and other groups within baseball operations
• Prepare presentations and reports to disseminate model results to the front office, as well as staff from coaching, scouting and player development
• Assist with and manage personnel-related manners, such as reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates and overseeing intern projects

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics or any other STEM field related to data science
• Proficiency in R or Python
• Understanding of Git version control for code development
• Ability to communicative effectively in speech and in writing on a technical and nontechnical level
• Experience applying one or more of the following modeling techniques (or similarly specialized techniques) to real-world data preferred:
• Advanced statistical models such as generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs), spatial or time series models, or Bayesian hierarchical models
• Topics in machine learning (e.g. ensemble methods), artificial intelligence (e.g. reinforcement learning) or computer vision (e.g. pose estimation)
• Techniques from operations research such as optimization or simulation
• Experience with advanced data visualization libraries such as D3 or plotly preferred
• Experience maintaining a well-organized, well-documented code repository for productionizing a data science project preferred

To Apply:
To apply, visit https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/team/jobs.

Position: Quantitative Analysis Intern

Department: Baseball Research & Development
Status: Part-Time
Reports to: Director, Quantitative Analysis
Deadline: November 8, 2019

Description:
The Baseball Analytics team of the Los Angeles Dodgers is responsible for developing novel statistical methodology to support decision-making throughout Dodgers baseball operations. They are seeking to hire a summer intern to join the team. The primary goal of our internship program is to identify and develop talented individuals who may be interested in joining the team full-time in the future.

Job Functions:

• Collaborate with the team to select one quantitative research project, and take that project from start to finish during the 12 weeks of the internship
• Meet front office staff, coaches, and scouts; and get exposure to various aspects of baseball operations

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

• Pursing a degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics or any other STEM field related to data science
• Experience with R or Python
• Ability to communicative effectively in speech and in writing on a technical and nontechnical level
• Experience with advanced statistical models such as generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs), spatial or time series models, or Bayesian hierarchical models preferred
• Experience with machine learning (e.g. ensemble methods), artificial intelligence (e.g. reinforcement learning) or computer vision (e.g. pose estimation) preferred
• Experience with operations research topics such as optimization or simulation preferred
• Experience with advanced data visualization libraries such as D3 or plotly preferred
• Experience maintaining a well-organized, well-documented code repository for productionizing a data science project preferred

To Apply:
To apply, visit https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/team/jobs.

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Position: Amateur Scouting Video Coordinator

Location: TBD, United States

Please note: This position is based in the United States and the successful applicant must be legally entitled to work in the United States.

Primary Focus:
Assist the Director of Amateur Scouting and other amateur scouting staff members and front office with preparation for the MLB draft, particularly in the areas of video and technology. Collaborate with all members of the amateur scouting department with a focus on professional development and cultivating strong scouting abilities.

Scouting Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead video and other data collection efforts by traveling to amateur and international events, maintaining constant communication with various Baseball Operations staff members for the purpose of collecting, editing and uploading prospect video.
• Write scouting reports on amateur, professional, and international players as directed, maintaining pref lists for current and/or future eligible players.
• Provide technical support to all scouting personnel as it relates to capturing, uploading and downloading video.
• Chart baseball games as required at special events – showcases, international workouts, etc.
• Assist scouts with other ad-hoc data collection requirements as needed
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Amateur Scouting and/or Baseball Operations leadership teams.
• Proactively seek out innovative methods to improve video organization, data collection, and other departmental processes.
• Attend regional and full-staff scouting meetings as required.
• Provide professional scouting coverage during the summer as assigned by the Pro Scouting Department.

Experience and Job Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including members of the front office, scouts, players and coaches.
• Ability to operate a video camera and navigate through iOS and Windows operating systems.
• Deep passion for baseball with a willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Willing to travel frequently and for extended periods of time as dictated by the baseball calendar.
• Baseball playing and/or scouting background is preferred, although not required.
• Previous experience with video cameras and video editing software is preferred.
• Previous experience with high-speed video technology, portable radar technology, and other baseball data acquisition systems is preferred.
• Relocation within the Continental US may be required.
• A valid Driver’s license is required.
• Legally able to work in the United States.

To Apply:
Please complete the application that can be found here.

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Position: Baseball Systems Developer

Location: Atlanta, GA (Remote preferred)

Description:
The Baseball Systems Developer position emphasizes software and web development as it relates to the Baseball Operations department. The Developer’s main responsibilities will be to build and enhance proprietary applications for displaying baseball information and visualizations, maintaining existing information management systems, and developing additional productivity tools to aid in Baseball Operations decision making. Candidates must have proven experience with application and/or web development, with interest in baseball and sports analytics research as a strong plus. The position will report to Assistant General Manager, Research and Development.

Note: The candidate that fills this position will have the option to work remotely or in the Braves’ Atlanta offices. Remote is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain proprietary software used within the Baseball Operations department.
• Work with department stakeholders to develop, deploy and test applications within IT best practice parameters.
• Build relationships, communicate effectively, and gather feedback from Baseball Operations staff to build new platforms and improve existing systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field of study or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of software development experience in one or more programming languages: Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, C#, C/C++.
• Experience with database technologies and SQL. Microsoft SQL Server experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with using version control such as git.
• Ability to learn new technologies, including new coding languages.
• Comfort with Agile software development methodology. Kanban or Scrumban experience a plus.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and the ability to solve technical problems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends as dictated by the Major League season.
• Must complete a successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current baseball statistics and analytics used in player evaluation a plus
• Experience with data visualization a plus.
• Solid fundamentals with HTML/CSS.
• Web development experience, especially with JavaScript (Node.js, Vue.js, React), or Python (Flask)
• Experience with big data techniques
• Familiarity with cloud developer tools
• iOS and/or Android app development.
• Demonstrated software development work product.

To Apply:
If you are interested, please email your resume and any other materials to bravesrdpositions@gmail.com.

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Position: MLB Diversity Fellowship Program

Location: Various

Description:
This latest venture in Baseball’s efforts to competitively recruit the most talented individuals and brightest young minds entering the workforce will provide the opportunity for young, diverse professionals to experience front office positions that have been traditionally influential in baseball operations decisions. Fellows will have the opportunity to work in baseball operations and see the inner workings of a front office. Areas of baseball operations include player development, scouting, research and development, and beyond.

The MLB Diversity Fellowship Program will allow MLB to stay true to the ideals of equal opportunity while solidifying Major League Baseball as an organization of choice for all recent graduates, including people of color and women.

MLB’s Diversity Fellowship Program is a rewarding opportunity to start a career in baseball and be a part of growing a world class, global sports business. The 2020 Fellowship has two tracks: the Club Fellowship and the MLB Office of the Commissioner Fellowship.

MLB Club Fellowship Program

• Selected candidates in the Club Fellowship will be placed in one of our 30 Clubs in the United States or Canada for a minimum period of 18 months.
• The Fellows will not have the option to choose a Club or location, so, applicants should have flexibility to relocate for any of the assignments.
• During his or her tenure, Club Fellows will be appointed to an entry-level role in either the front office or baseball operations department.

MLB Office of the Commissioner Fellowship Program

• The selected candidate for the MLB Office of the Commissioner Fellowship will be placed in New York City for a minimum period of 18 months.
• The Fellow will rotate through MLB’s baseball operations and labor economics departments under the supervision of respective department heads.

While all disciplines are eligible to apply, MLB strongly encourages candidates with degrees or knowledge in economics, analytics, computer science, applied mathematics, law, and business to submit applications. The Fellowship will begin post-graduation (if applicable) on a mutually agreed upon date between the Office of the Commissioner and/or Club and the chosen fellow.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to people of color and female candidates.
• Candidates must be recent graduates (spring 2017 graduates to upcoming spring 2020 graduates) with either a bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or related advanced degree.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• A passion for and knowledge of baseball is helpful but not required.
• Former professional baseball and softball players (including national team members) who have earned a degree(s) and do not meet the graduation date requirement but have ceased playing within the last two years will also be eligible.
• Exact locations are up to the discretion of Major League Baseball and participating Clubs.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

More information about the Fellowship program can be found here.

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Position: Baseball Operations Analyst, Player Personnel

Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Regular Full-Time
Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Position Summary:
The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking an Analyst with a focus on Professional Player Personnel to join their Baseball Operations department. This position will work closely with Director and Executive levels of the front office on player evaluation both internally and externally in regards to potential trade and free agent targets. A model candidate will be able to leverage their analytical skills, a strong sense of creativity and their knowledge and passion for the game of baseball to provide innovative ideas throughout the Player Personnel decision making process.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of players covering all 30 Major League organizations, the NPB, KBO, CPBL, MLB affiliated Caribbean leagues, and Independent Leagues.
• Create and maintain a systematic process for evaluating a large sample of players in a quick and efficient manner.
• Design and develop statistical models and tools that can be communicated effectively to a nontechnical audience.
• Generate ideas for player acquisitions, roster construction and contract decisions.
• Continuously explore interesting research questions in order to identify new trends in the game that will lead to competitive advantages.

Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL as well as either R or Python is strongly preferred.
• Experience with data visualization is a plus.
• Ability to communicate ideas and opinions to all members of Baseball Operations.
• Experience with roster decisions, evaluation of professional players, and the free agent market within other ML front offices is desirable.
• An expert-level understanding and appetite for the game of baseball.

To Apply:
Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to bbopsjob@dbacks.com.

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Please note, this posting contains multiple positions.

Position: Performance Science Associate (Seasonal)

Department: Baseball Operations
Location: Detroit, Michigan

Job Description:
The baseball performance associate will assist with the delivery of performance science solutions within Baseball Operations. This role will work closely Baseball Analytics, Player Development, Strength and Conditioning, and Coaching staffs in order to optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of existing performance science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Assist with the design, development, testing and support of new performance science initiatives.
• Work closely with the Director, Performance Science to develop and disseminate information from performance science initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with player development, coaching, sports medicine, strength and conditioning and front office staff.
• Assist with data management, organization and integration into the organization’s athlete management system.
• Review research and technology updates relevant to baseball performance.
• Perform exploratory performance science research projects and analysis as directed.
• Assist with the maintenance, calibration and upkeep of performance science related equipment.
• Other duties as directed by Director, Performance Science

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, sports science, kinesiology, biomechanics or similar field.
• Experience with the following technologies preferred: Force plates, accelerometers, motion capture, high speed video, GPS tracking.
• Experience using an athlete management system.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills. Coding or data visualization skills a plus.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills. Candidate must be able to convey complex sports science findings to relevant staffs.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent attention to detail.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational skills.
• Previous experience working with professional athletes and coaches preferred.
• The ideal candidate must be willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• The candidate must be available full-time.
• Willing and able to relocate to the Lakeland, FL area or Detroit metro area.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

Software Developer Associate (Seasonal)

Department: Baseball Operations
Location: Detroit, Michigan

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general development and maintenance tasks for the upkeep of internally developed software products.
• Use modern software techniques and best practices in all parts of the software life cycle.
• Troubleshoot issues with existing Baseball Operations systems.
• Assist with development of new tools for improving data collection and processing.
• Complete ad-hoc database queries and analysis as directed.
• Provide support for important events such as the Rule 4 Draft, the trade deadline, contract negotiations and salary arbitration.
• Support Baseball Operations, Scouting and Player Development with ad hoc requests.
• Other duties as assigned by members of the Baseball Operations Department.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ideal candidate must be at least a college senior or recent graduate (within 6 months).
• Educational background in Computer Science or similar technical field of study.
• Familiarity with C# and/or Java in a web application context. Knowledge of Angular or similar front-end frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with SQL, database design principles, and relational data concepts.
• Experience with software development including requirements gathering, development, and testing is a plus.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational skills.
• Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• The ideal candidate must be available full-time.
• The ideal candidate must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the baseball calendar.
• Willing and able to relocate to the Detroit metro area.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

Position: Baseball Analytics Associate (Seasonal)

Department: Baseball Operations
Location: Detroit, Michigan

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with importing, cleaning, and preparing of baseball datasets.
• Assist with the design, development, testing and support of proprietary data collection and decision-support systems.
• Design ad hoc SQL queries.
• Assist with statistical modeling of baseball data.
• Execute exploratory research and analysis as directed.
• Review public research on a regular basis.
• Provide support for important events such as the Rule 4 Draft, the trade deadline, contract negotiations and salary arbitration.
• Support Baseball Operations, Scouting and Player Development with ad hoc requests.
• Other duties as assigned by members of the Baseball Operations Department.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ideal candidate must be at least a college senior or recent graduate (within 6 months).
• Demonstrated familiarity with SQL querying and database design principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of baseball-specific data, modern statistical techniques and sabermetric analysis.
• Familiarity with R/Python and/or other software applications/languages used for statistical calculations and graphical representations.
• Experience with software development, including requirements definition, design, development, testing, and implementation, a plus.
• Experience with ETL processes that integrate multiple data sources, a plus.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational skills.
• Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• The ideal candidate must be available full-time.
• The ideal candidate must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the baseball calendar.
• Willing and able to relocate to the Detroit metro area.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

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Position: Data Quality Engineer

Location: St. Louis

Summary of the background and skill set best suited to excel in this role:
The role of Data Quality Engineer will be to ensure data management (ETL) processes for the Cardinals’ testing and quality standards are met across existing and new data sources being ingested by the organization. This person will work closely with other members of the Baseball Development department to understand their data needs and incorporate them into the data management (ETL) processes. This role requires a detail-oriented mindset, analytical ability, an ability to work independently, and an interest in the game of baseball.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• Candidates in school expecting to graduate Winter 2019 or Spring 2020 with work towards such degrees will also be considered
• Experience with end-to-end data testing and/or data analysis as well as knowledge of best practices and methodologies for data QA
• Demonstrated proficiency with SQL for creating/modifying queries
• Experience with JSON, CSV, XML and other data exchange formats
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment under deadlines in a changing environment
• Proven problem-solving skills and analytical ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience with software and/or data quality assurance
• Experience with Cloud data pipeline tooling and principles

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

Position: Data Engineer

Location: St. Louis

Summary of the background and skill set best suited to excel in this role:
The role of Data Engineer will be focused on supporting the data pipeline infrastructure that supplies the Baseball Development department with the data needed to make actionable insights in day-to-day operations. The person in this role will be responsible for maintaining the current data infrastructure and develop new innovative methods to deliver data to drive actionable business outcomes. This person should be detail oriented, analytically inclined, and have an interest in the game of baseball.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Candidates in school expecting to graduate Winter 2019 or Spring 2020 with work towards such degrees will also be considered
• Experience with data processing software (such as Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive, Beam) and/or algorithms (MapReduce, Flume)
• Experience in writing software in one or more languages such as Python, Go, Java, C++ and/or JavaScript
• Demonstrated proficiency with SQL for creating/modifying queries
• Experience with JSON, CSV, XML and other data exchange formats
• Experience working with API endpoints (REST, oAuth2, CRUD, SOAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with data warehouses, including architecture and design of infrastructure components, ETL/ELT processes, reporting/analytic tools and environments
• Experience working with big data, information retrieval, data mining or machine learning
• Experience with Cloud data pipeline tooling and principles

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

Position: Analytics Engineer

Location: St. Louis

Summary of the background and skill set best suited to excel in this role:
The role of Analytics Engineer will be focused on supporting the analytics pipeline that supplies the Baseball Development department with the data tools and processes needed to make actionable insights in day-to-day operations. The person in this role will be responsible for facilitating the analytics team members with the necessary components in their data modeling processes. This person should be detail orientated, analytically inclined, and have an interest in the game of baseball.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Candidates in school expecting to graduate Winter 2019 or Spring 2020 with work towards such degrees will also be considered
• Experience working with big data, information retrieval, data mining or machine learning
• Experience working in Python and/or R
• Experience working in SQL and/or NoSQL

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data processing software (such as Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive, Beam) and/or algorithms (MapReduce, Flume)
• Experience in one or more modern machine learning languages, such as TensorFlow, Caffe/Caffe2, PyTorch, Keras, MXNet, Scikit-Learn
• Experience with Cloud data pipeline tooling and principles

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

Position: Senior Data Scientist

Location: St. Louis

Summary of the background and skill set best suited to excel in this role:
The role of Senior Data Scientist is to conduct quantitative research aimed at developing/enhancing predictive, machine learning, and other quantitative models to help the Cardinals organization gain insights as well as make actionable decisions related to all aspects of baseball operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS, MS, or PhD in an appropriate technology field (Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, Operations Research, etc.)
• 3-5+ years of experience with data science
• Expertise in R or Python
• Expertise in SQL
• Solid communication skills with demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Passion for baseball and strong intellectual curiosity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in a modern machine learning framework such as TensorFlow, Caffe/Caffe2, PyTorch, Keras, MXNet, Scikit-Learn
• Published research demonstrating clearly defined methodologies and use of technical abilities

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

Position: Application Developer

Location: St. Louis

Summary of the background and skill set best suited to excel in this role:
The role of Application Developer is to design, implement and maintain analytics and technical systems (Frontend & Backend) in collaboration with the Baseball Development department. These applications will be used by Baseball Operations personnel and field staff. This person should be detail oriented, intellectually curious, and have an interest in the game of baseball.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 1-3+ years of experience as a software engineer, developer, or equivalent technical experience
• Proficiency working with one or more of the following: JavaScript (including MVC frameworks such as AngularJS, Angular, React, or Vue.js), Java, Python, Go, CSS or HTML
• Proficiency developing, securing and consuming REST / JSON APIs using modern server-side or client frameworks (such as Node.js, GraphQL, Angular, etc.)
• Experience with SQL

Preferred Qualifications:

• iOS and/or Android Mobile App development
• Familiarity with NoSQL
• Experience with cloud developer tooling

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

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Position: Economic Valuation Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations
Location: Baltimore, MD

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for developing creative and sophisticated analytical tools to support decision-making in Baseball Operations, with a focus on labor market economics and asset valuation. The employee will work closely with the professional scouting and analytics departments to inform strategic thinking.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research economic issues pertaining to roster construction and player acquisition.
• Develop, test, and implement predictive models and quantitative tools.
• Assist with database management.
• Perform other duties and ad-hoc reports as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related field. Applicants with a non-traditional educational background and experience in financial modeling will be considered as well.
• Fluency in probability theory and financial mathematics, including an in-depth understanding of financial instruments and of pricing their associated risks.
• Experience with relational database systems and knowledge of SQL.
• Experience with predictive modeling using tools such as R or Python.
• Passion for baseball and understanding of sabermetrics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with staff members of all levels.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays).

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

Position: Scouting Analyst

Department: Professional Scouting
Location: Baltimore, MD

Job Summary:
This position will support the efforts of the Professional Scouting department by conducting extensive evaluations of professional players in the United States and abroad via multiple information sources & video analysis. The analyst will also work closely with the Research & Development department. The position is based out of Baltimore, Maryland

Primary Responsibilities:
Primary duties to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Compose scouting reports on professional players utilizing video, scouting information, and technology to enhance the club’s decision-making process.
• Build relationships with field scouts and members of the baseball community.
• Monitor activities, player performances, and roster dynamics of other organizations.
• Assist with database maintenance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:
Required:

• Ability to interpret data from multiple sources & convey findings to decision-makers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SQL, & SQL Databases preferred.
• Strong ability to self-motivate, self-organize, and multi-task.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong baseball knowledge.
• Ability to work long hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Desired:
At least 3 years’ experience from a variety of backgrounds, which can include: business, scouting, coaching, education, or other fields.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

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Position: Baseball Systems Developer

Location: Arlington, TX

Description:
The developer will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and expanding the Rangers’ baseball operations software systems. A knack for compelling visuals and design preferred. The Rangers are looking for strong team players with outstanding people skills. Applicants that can provide code samples (any language doesn’t have to be baseball related) will be given strong preference. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. Spanish fluency a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Web development, design and testing
• Database queries to support the application
• Designing and maintaining reports
• Application support for the front office, scouts and coaches
• Update and maintain internal system documentation

Qualifications:

• Passion for the game of baseball
• 1-3 years professional experience in a similar capacity and/or degree in computer science preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized
• Occasional evening, weekend and holiday availability. Support is provided 24/7/365 and is shared among the team.

Technology:

• Microsoft Visual Studio
• ASP.Net
• C#
• JavaScript/AJAX
• Microsoft SQL Server
• SQL Reporting Services (SSRS)

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

Position: Baseball Systems Junior Database Engineer

Location: Arlington, TX

Description:
The junior database engineer will be responsible for maintaining and expanding the Rangers’ baseball operations database. The role is responsible for importing and integrating data from external providers, and interacting with the R&D department to implement models and build reports.

Responsibilities:

• Database design
• Export, Transform and Load multiple data feeds (ETL)
• Assist in creating and monitoring data quality initiatives, resolving issues, and communicating to stakeholders
• Writing and updating SSRS reports
• Collaboration with application/web developer on app development
• Basic support for end users of reports and applications
• Update and maintain documentation for database and applications

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years professional experience in a similar capacity preferred and/or degree in computer science or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Snowflake or other relational databases mandatory
• Experience in Wherescape (preferred), SQL Server Integration Services or other ETL tools helpful
• Experience in agile environments helpful
• Passion for the game of baseball preferred

Other Requirements:

• Evening and weekend availability, in particular during the baseball season
• Occasional travel required

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

Position: Baseball Systems Support Coordinator

Location: Arlington, TX

Description:
The Support Coordinator, Baseball Systems is responsible for coordinating technical support conversations between Baseball Operations users, Baseball Systems engineers and Information Technology. The support coordinator will also be responsible for assisting with building application documentation along with training users. This position will also assist in quality assurance endeavors and basic project management tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Application and basic technical support for Baseball Operations users
• Coordination and follow up with Baseball Systems and stakeholders on outstanding issues
• Assist in writing and maintenance of documentation and help videos for users
• Assist in training users
• Assist in quality assurance endeavors
• Assist with project management tasks

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized
• Spanish fluency a big plus
• Strong technical skills – not a programmer, but comfortable using complex applications.
• Passion for the game of baseball strongly preferred

Other Requirements:

• Evening and weekend availability, in particular during the baseball season
• Occasional travel required

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

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Position: Baseball Operations Analyst

Location: Detroit, MI

Job Description:
The Detroit Tigers are currently seeking a full-time Analyst in the Baseball Operations Department. This role will be responsible for managing analytics and research within Baseball Operations. This position will report to the Director, Baseball Analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced quantitative analysis to improve Baseball Operations decision-making, including predictive modeling and player projection systems.
• Complete ad hoc data queries and effectively present analysis through the use of written reports and data visualizations.
• Assist with the integration of baseball analysis into the Tigers’ proprietary tools and applications.
• Contribute to baseball decision-making by generating ideas for player acquisition, roster construction and in-game strategies.
• Support the current data warehousing process within Baseball Operations.
• Monitor, identify and recommend new or emerging techniques, technologies, models and algorithms.
• Meet with vendors and make recommendations for investment in new data and technology resources.
• Other projects as directed by Baseball Operations leadership team.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of baseball-specific data, modern statistical techniques, and sabermetric analysis.
• Expertise with SQL and relational databases is required.
• Relevant work experience with statistical software (R, STATA, SPSS, SAS, or similar) and scripting languages such as Python.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate difficult and complex concepts to colleagues possessing a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Degree or equivalent experience in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related quantitative field.
• Self-starter.
• Team player.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as dictated by the baseball calendar.
• Willing and able to relocate to the Detroit metro area.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

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