Job Posting: TrackMan Data Operations Intern

TrackMan Data Operations Intern

Description:

Join TrackMan Baseball’s Data Operations team as a paid intern for the 2023 baseball season. You will have a vital role in a growing, fast-moving, entrepreneurial company that is breaking new ground in sports. In this position, you will primarily be responsible for reviewing and verifying TrackMan data from a significant number of major and minor league baseball, NCAA, and international stadiums during the 2023 baseball season.

The internship starts in early February and finishes at the conclusion of the major league baseball season. Interns are expected to work 8 hours a day and 5 days a week, and weekend availability is required. An hourly rate of $15.00 will be offered.

About TrackMan Inc.
TrackMan, Inc. is a US-based subsidiary of TrackMan A/S and is based in Stamford, CT, about 30 miles north of New York City. TrackMan A/S has developed a range of products for the golf market and is considered the gold standard in measurement of ball flight and swing path. TrackMan’s golf products are used by top touring professionals, teaching pros, broadcasters and governing bodies.TrackMan, Inc. introduced 3D Doppler radar technology to the baseball industry and the technology is now used by all major league baseball organizations and is a component of MLB’s StatCast system. TrackMan, Inc. is revolutionizing baseball data and has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, FanGraphs, and ESPN.

Requirements:

  • Thorough knowledge of baseball.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work well with others.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of databases, SQL, and R statistical software.
  • Python or other scripting language experience.

This is a great opportunity for anyone eager to break into the baseball community and acquire valuable experience with data available exclusively to professional baseball franchises. Based on your performance and openings within the company, you will also have the opportunity to continue working with TrackMan after the internship concludes. During the internship, you will work with the entire TrackMan staff and gain further knowledge of how the company operates. Full training will be provided.

To Apply:
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to dpo@trackman.com. No phone calls please.

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Job Posting: Philadelphia Phillies Lead or Senior Quantitative Analyst

Lead or Senior Quantitative Analyst, Player Evaluation

Title: Lead or Senior Quantitative Analyst, Player Evaluation
Department: Baseball Research & Development
Reports to: Director, Baseball Research & Development
Status: Regular Full-Time
Location: Philadelphia, PA; also open to Remote

Position Overview:
As a Lead or Senior Quantitative Analyst (QA), Player Evaluation, you help shape the future of Phillies Baseball Operations by building statistical models to forecast player performance and communicating those results to decision-makers. Using analytical rigor and sophisticated statistical modeling techniques, you identify opportunities for the Phillies to improve via the application of forecasts to player development and evaluation. Join a team doing cutting-edge foundational research on biomechanics, human movement, ball-flight physics, and more, with the unique opportunity to apply those findings to player evaluation.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct and oversee statistical forecasting projects in multiple baseball subject areas
  • Collaborate with baseball subject matter experts in scouting, development, biomechanics, machine learning, decision science, and more, integrating their expertise into player evaluation models
  • Maximize organizational impact of the department’s player evaluation models by advocating model-driven decision-making in various baseball contexts
  • Ensure projects conform to best practices for implementing, maintaining, and improving predictive models throughout their life cycles
  • Assist and mentor other members of the QA team with their projects by providing guidance and feedback on your areas of expertise within baseball and statistical modeling
  • Continually enhance your and your colleagues knowledge of baseball and data science through documentation, reading, research, and discussion with your teammates and the rest of the front office

Required Qualifications:

  • 2-5+ years of relevant work or graduate school experience
  • Possess or are pursuing a BS, MS or PhD in Statistics or related (e.g., mathematics, physics, or ops research) or equivalent practical experience
    • To determine leveling we look at a variety of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience and education. Typically we consider candidates as Lead QA around 2-3 years of experience and Senior QA around 4-5+ years of experience
  • Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, statistical software (R, S-Plus, SAS, or similar), and databases (SQL)
  • Demonstrated experience designing, constructing, implementing, and leading technical research projects for use by non-technical stakeholders
  • 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:

  • Experience with a probabilistic programming language (Stan, PyMC, etc.)
  • Experience managing or overseeing the work of other data scientists or analysts
  • Experience with model-driven decision-making under uncertainty (eg. a rigorous approach to fantasy sports, poker, etc.)

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

The R&D department has been asked to identify the best defensive catcher in baseball. What models would you build to answer that question, and how would you apply those models to decision-making? (250 word limit)

Tip: There’s no defined right or wrong answer. Responses are used to get some insight into how you approach problem solving and baseball in general.

The Phillies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to growing a workforce diverse in perspective and background. We proudly strive to build a group of employees who represent the fans and communities we currently, and aim to, serve.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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Job Posting: Lotte Giants (KBO) – Analyst, Research & Development

Lotte Giants (KBO) Analyst, Research & Development

Location: Busan, South Korea

The Lotte Giants, an inaugural member of the KBO (Korean Baseball Organization) League, are looking for an Analyst to work out of the front office at Sajik Stadium in Busan, South Korea. The KBO was founded in 1982 and is the top level of professional baseball in South Korea. Consisting of ten teams, the league is split into two divisions and each team plays a total of 144 games. The Lotte Giants are located in Busan, the country’s second-biggest city, on the southeastern coast of the Korean peninsula.

The Research & Development team is involved in every aspect of the organization, including but not limited to Major League Operations, Player Personnel, Scouting, Advance Scouting, Player Development, and Sports Science. The department is responsible for the oversight and implementation of all data and technology-related processes within the organization. The current department was the first of its kind in the KBO and has set the standard for quantitative analysis in foreign professional baseball leagues. The incoming Analyst will have an opportunity to have an enormous impact on the day-to-day operations of the organization while also continuing to assist in the scaling of the R&D department. The incoming Analyst’s responsibilities consist of the following, but are not limited to:

  • Utilize the current player evaluation infrastructure to assist the GM with player personnel decision-making
  • Enhance the current player evaluation system
  • Propose new project ideas and take the initiative to help improve on the current processes in place
  • Lead the R&D departments advance scouting efforts
  • Utilize the predictive modeling infrastructure to help players optimize their skillsets
  • Maintain and improve the departments back-end data science architecture
  • Be the go between the R&D department and first team manager
  • Provide feedback to the coaching staff to improve in-game strategy

The ideal candidate primarily uses either R or Python, and SQL, and has some background and knowledge about baseball-specific sabermetrics processes. The department will place a strong priority on candidates with experience creating models and translating raw data into practical, usable information. Some understanding of biomechanics and sports science would be a plus, as would prior experience with roster construction and advance scouting. Critical thinking skills will be highly valued for this position, as the Analyst will serve as an important member of a decision-making group.

There are no specific educational background requirements for this position, though experience in data science, computer science, and/or a related computational field will be considered – whether academic or professional. The ability to speak Korean is not necessary for this role, although the ability to do so is a plus.

To Apply:
If interested in this position, please email your resume, desired salary and any pertinent work samples to lottegiantsjob@gmail.com.

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Job Posting: Texas Rangers Minor League Pitching Coach

Minor League Pitching Coach

Location: Arlington, TX
Status: Full-Time

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Texas Rangers are seeking a Minor League Pitching Coach to join the organization. An affiliate Pitching Coach will be tasked with carrying out organizational pitching philosophies at their given affiliate. You will be asked to effectively monitor & communicate player plan implementation, while adjusting goals based on collaborative communication with the player, front office & field staff.

Essential Functions of Position Include, But Are Not Limited to the Following:

  • Develop pitching methods that reinforce the organization’s philosophies.
  • Develop and establish a next day game review process that provides feedback to pitchers on their performance.
  • Plan daily pitching practice while coordinating with other members of the field staff
  • Analyze and create ways to optimize each pitcher’s performance at your affiliate.
  • Collaborate with affiliate Strength Coach and Apprentice’s at affiliate to identify and act on solutions related to physical limitations/opportunities for development
  • Develop a process that empowers players to abide by organizational advance scouting efforts.
  • Assist the staff and players with the implementation of systems and technologies.
  • Communicate plans, goals and progress with players and relevant staff members throughout checkpoints.
  • Prescribe and monitor a development plan for each pitcher based on areas of opportunity.
  • Ability to adapt to Minor League season, schedule, personnel, and
  • Outward communication towards supervisors.
  • Responsible for documentation of player plans, adjustments, and occurring changes at the affiliate.
  • All duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Interest in player development, strength & conditioning, and analytics.
  • Ability to understand and advocate for changes due to new information and or tools in baseball.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Willingness to use available resources to problem solve.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Hard working and driven to succeed.
  • Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.
  • Coaching experience is a plus.
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
  • Strength & conditioning related degrees are a plus.

Desired Attributes:

  • Character – High Integrity. Hard Working. Empathetic.
  • Servant Mindset – The player’s best interests are always the top priority
  • Domain Knowledge
  • Open Mindedness – Demonstrated track record of growth throughout career
  • Data Driven Decision Maker & Committed to Process
  • Intellectual Humility
  • Clear Communication & Collaboration – Up/Down/Lateral
  • High Energy & Passion

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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In the End, Aaron Judge Remains a Yankee

Aaron Judge
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Eight months ago, Aaron Judge turned down a seven-year contract extension worth more than $200 million. Judge’s dice roll has officially paid off for him as, after a brief flirtation with the NL West, he remains with the Yankees on a nine-year, $360 million deal that ensures that he’ll spend most, if not all, of his career in pinstripes.

$213 million wasn’t an unreasonable offer given the facts on the ground in April. While Judge had a rookie season of mega-ultra-super-duper-star quality in 2017, he had failed to come close to that level in recent years. It would be an enormous stretch to say he struggled or was disappointing, but Judge entered 2022 with only one full, healthy season in the last four campaigns. To land a huge upgrade on that pre-season contract offer as a free agent entering his age-31 season, Judge would basically need to match his .284/.422/.627, 8.7 WAR rookie year.

He did more than that. Read the rest of this entry »


Job Posting: Boston Red Sox – Clubhouse Analyst

Clubhouse Analyst

Location: Boston, MA
Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Full-Time

Position Overview:
The Boston Red Sox are seeking a Clubhouse Analyst for the team’s Major League Strategic Information (MLSI) department. The role is a clubhouse-based position that works closely with department leadership to support the Major League coaching staff. The role will primarily use all MLSI materials to help drive progress in the process of improving internal player production and advance scouting in support of the Major League staff. These duties include but are not limited to creating and automating reports, operating technology that aids in player development and communicating data-driven insights to Major League staff and players.

Responsibilities:

  • Effectively present analyses through the use of written reports and data visualization to disseminate insights to the ML coaching staff, players and other members of Baseball Operations Leadership.
  • Travel with the Major League team throughout the season, including to our spring training facility. During the offseason this position will be based in Boston working with Baseball Analytics.
  • Create and automate reports that aid in player development and advance scouting.
  • Remain up-to-date with league transactions so all materials include current rosters and daily lineups, including any last-minute changes prior to that day’s game.
  • Support pre-game and pre-series advance meetings with the ML coaching staff.
  • Set up and operate technology that aids in player development (i.e. portable TrackMan) during bullpens and batting practice.
  • Create and track progress of player-specific goals, and provide regular feedback to the players directly.
  • Generate one-off summary reports as requested from coaching staff or Front Office.

Characteristics / Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated understanding of baseball data analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences using data visualization.
  • Experience working for a Major League club preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with programming languages (e.g., R) and modern database technologies (e.g., SQL) a plus.
  • Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours is a must.

The Red Sox (or FSM) requires proof of being up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, subject to applicable legal requirements. Up-to-date means having received all recommended COVID-19 vaccination doses in the primary series and a booster dose(s) when eligible, per CDC guidelines.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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Texas Lands the Highest-Upside Pitcher in Baseball

© Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

If you were hoping to see a long, drawn-out bidding war for the services of former Mets ace Jacob deGrom, you’re in for disappointment, as the Texas Rangers inked the right-hander to a five-year, $185 million contract Friday evening. The deal also includes a conditional option for a sixth year, which would bring up the total value of the deal to $222 million, and a full no-trade clause.

Are the Rangers ready to scare the Houston Astros? I frequently have differences of opinions with ZiPS, but I think the 80-82 projection the system gave the Rangers just before Thanksgiving presented a reasonable expectation of where they stood in the division. The Mariners acquired Kolten Wong and the Astros picked up José Abreu and re-signed Rafael Montero, but I don’t think it’s a stretch to think the Rangers have closed the distance from both by a couple of wins, with the potential for several more. That said, the Rangers are a flawed team with a few superstars, and they have a lot of holes that will need both more time and money to fill. Read the rest of this entry »


Job Posting: Oakland Athletics – Biomechanist, Advance Scouting Intern

Biomechanist

Reporting to: Director, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Type: Non-Exempt
Location: Mesa, AZ

Job Summary

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.

The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Biomechanist to assist the Medical Services Department. This position will lead 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organize, interpret and execute data-based analysis of in-game biomechanical data.
  • Collaborate with Director of Sports Medicine 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
  • Provide biomechanical/sport science analysis from First-Year Player Draft prospects

Qualifications

  • A graduate-level degree in biomechanics or a related field preferred, and/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 (preferably baseball).
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis tools is strongly preferred.
  • 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)

COVID 19 Consideration

All Oakland A’s employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide documentation of complete vaccination status as part of the pre-boarding process. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Questions:

  1. Are you able to provide documentation of complete vaccination status as part of the pre boarding process?
  2. What are your salary requirements for this position?
  3. Are you able to work non-traditional hours (various nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays)?

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.


Advanced Scouting Intern

Department: Baseball Operations
Reporting to: Director, Baseball Development
Type: Non-Exempt
Location: Oakland, CA

Job Summary

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.

The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-season Advance Scouting Intern 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 2023 season. This position will be primarily based out of Oakland, CA.

Key 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
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university preferred, and/or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated quantitative background, either by degree or work sample (SQL, R, Python, Tableau, or other programming language)
  • Excellent verbal communication and problem solve IT or other technical issues
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Playing background (baseball or softball) at the collegiate level or above a definite plus
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Some travel required (Arizona or elsewhere)

COVID 19 Consideration

All Oakland A’s employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide documentation of complete vaccination status as part of the pre-boarding process. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Questions:

  1. Are you able to work non-traditional hours (various nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays)?
  2. Are you able to provide documentation of complete vaccination status as part of the pre boarding process?
  3. Why would you be a good fit for this position?
  4. What are your salary requirements for this position?

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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Job Posting: Milwaukee Brewers – R&D Analyst Positions

The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to add talented people to their Baseball Research and Development department. The R&D team is involved in every aspect of the organization, including acquisition, player development and scouting and works closely with those departments to build processes and tools for decision making.

We’re looking for people who ask important questions and have the ability to start to answer them. We primarily use R and SQL, with some Python mixed in, but we’ll help you learn our tools if you’re more comfortable with a different set. Having existing knowledge of baseball and sabermetrics is helpful, but not required.

R&D team members generally work 40 to 45 hour weeks, although many choose to stay and attend home games during the season. There can be some weekend support and there are certain times of year (draft, trade deadline) where there may be additional needs. Some travel to spring training or minor league affiliates may be required for full-time positions.

We have the following openings available:

Senior Analyst (Application Link)

What you’d do:

The Senior Analyst owns the design and implementation of various predictive and explanatory models and processes used by other areas of the front office in making baseball decisions. They collaborate closely with departments like Player Personnel, Scouting, Player Development and High Performance to deeply understand their needs and drive innovative solutions.

What we’re looking for:

If you’re someone who has experience creating models with uncertain data and can translate the results into actionable information, you’re a good candidate for this position. You’re comfortable being given a problem or desired outcome and determining a path to get there. You’re inquisitive, excited to learn how different aspects of the organization work and want to help them improve. You have an advanced degree or a few years of work experience in a technical field.

Existing experience with scouting, performance science, strength training or sports medicine will be helpful, but is not required.

Residence in Milwaukee is strongly preferred, but we may consider remote possibilities for the right candidate. If you are remote, you’ll be expected to travel roughly one week a month to Milwaukee or our training complex in Arizona.

Hiring Process:

After you submit your application, it will be reviewed by one of the leaders of the R&D team. We’ll be looking mostly at your research experience – either for work or fun – along with your educational background and previous positions.

If you are selected to move forward, you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire (around 1 to 2 hours of work) to give us an idea of your statistical and baseball knowledge.

From there, you will have a few phone screens with members of the team.

The final step will be a series of discussions with members of the front office and review an in-depth take-home project (less than 10 hours of work) with the entire R&D department. This review mimics the team’s development process and should give you a feel for what it would be like to work with the group.

Analyst (Application Link)

What you’d do:

The Analyst contributes model components to core R&D processes, creates enhancements based on input from other departments, and answers specific questions from front office decision makers. They work collaboratively with the rest of the R&D department, often building depth in a specific baseball area, such as Scouting, Player Development or High Performance.

What we’re looking for:

If you have built predictive, statistical or mathematical models with some guidance and can convey your findings to non-technical audience, you could be a good fit for this role. You’re comfortable being given a direction and working independently with frequent check-ins with the team. You’re interested in the inner workings of a baseball organization and how R&D can support them. You have a bachelor’s degree or at least a year of work experience in a technical field.

Existing experience with scouting, performance science, strength training or sports medicine will be helpful, but is not required.

Residence in Milwaukee is required for this role to start, but there is a possibility of remote work down the road.

Hiring Process:

After you submit your application, it will be reviewed by one of the leaders of the R&D team. We’ll be looking mostly at your research experience – either for work or fun – along with your educational background and previous positions.

If you are selected to move forward, you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire (around 1 to 2 hours of work) to give us an idea of your statistical and baseball knowledge.
From there, you will have a few phone screens with members of the team.

The final step will be a series of discussions with members of the front office and review an in-depth take-home project (less than 10 hours of work) with the entire R&D department. This review mimics the team’s development process and should give you a feel for what it would be like to work with the group.

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Job Posting: New York Mets – Multiple Full-time Openings

Director, Data Engineering

Locations:
Citi Field – Queens, New York

Status: Full time

Summary:
The New York Mets are seeking a Director of Data Engineering to manage the Data Engineering Technology team at NY Mets. This role requires hands on experience in ingesting, processing, warehousing, and distributing both structured and unstructured sources of baseball data, although you will focus a lot more on mentoring the existing data engineering team on their projects. You will partner with the team in actively supporting users, and allocating/managing the workload for the entire team. You will be joining a global team (NY and Poland) of data engineering/support professionals to provide best in class end to end data engineering solutions and support to Baseball Operations, including but not limited to, the Analytics and Systems teams. You will also work with other groups (e.g., Business Intelligence) within the Mets organization, to identify and execute opportunities to leverage the existing data platform for their data needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Build strong relationships with users across the organization and manage technical operations on a day-to-day basis
  • Oversee the health of data platform both during and off-season – ensure production data sources are ingested, processed, and distributed to applications and users at set frequencies including real time in-game data
  • Manage strategic projects e.g., deploying data quality solutions (e.g., scalable check framework, monitoring dashboard) to ensure accuracy, integrity, and proactive monitoring of information
  • Drive vision and execution of new projects involving AI and ML
  • Identify, trial and deploy new tools and technologies
  • Be able to, if needed, design, code, test and roll out of new datasets, as well as enhancements and bug fixes for existing datasets
  • Be able to troubleshoot, if needed, and communicate any data ingestion and/or quality issues to all stakeholders
  • Support quantitative analysts in Baseball Analytics with productionization and maintenance of predictive models
  • Lead the team to build and maintain Data Model and Data Domains to keep data clean, accurate and well organized
  • Help maintain a data catalog for efficient data discovery
  • Able to work a flexible schedule during baseball season to ensure in game support for users
  • Coordinate with the IT and Infrastructure teams to ensure a robust cloud development and production environment
  • Track and report on operating metrics
  • Proactively manage cloud spend and continuously drive efficiencies

​Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 7+ years’ experience in data engineering and data operations/support roles managing production and mission critical data engineering pipelines and data applications
  • Previous experience managing a team of data engineers
  • Strong experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Technical skills (Python, SQL, DBT, Linux) and hands on experience in working with ingesting, processing, and distributing large scale (both structured and unstructured) data sets  
  • Experience building data structures and data pipelines in GCP using Dataflow
  • Ability to provide prompt support and resolution of data issues, as well as define processes for execution to remove future issues 
  • Experience in implementing scalable data quality solutions
  • Strong knowledge of data engineering frameworks – Big Query, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, etc
  • Working knowledge of infrastructure frameworks – Terraform, Cloud Build/CICD, Cloud Composer/Airflow, BitBucket/Git
  • Ability to deliver superior customer experience through continuous process improvement
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work well in a collaborative and fast paced environment
  • Prior experience in or knowledge of baseball is a plus, but not required

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and value the unique qualities individuals of various backgrounds and experiences can offer to the Organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

Salary Range:
$177,555.26 – $236,740.35

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.


Senior Software Engineer

Locations:
Citi Field – Queens, New York

Status: Full time

Summary:
The New York Mets are seeking a Senior Software Engineer. This engineer will help to lead a product development team in the building of mobile and web applications to enrich the Mets data ecosystem and inform decision-making within Baseball Operations. This position requires a strong background in mobile and web development. The ideal candidate would use lessons from personal experience to build scalable baseball solutions, mentor team members in software best practices, and architect new capabilities within Baseball Operations at the Mets. We are looking for strong engineering generalists who are excited to work on greenfield software projects and design scalable systems.

Prior experience in or knowledge of baseball is a plus but is not required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop exciting user-facing applications by designing, building, and deploying reliable, readable code for platforms within Baseball Operations
  • Collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders to validate designs and facilitate clean rollouts and deployments of new products
  • Lend expertise to technical decision-making around the choices of technologies, platforms, and third-party partners
  • Architect and oversee the rollout of backend APIs to facilitate scalable flow of baseball data
  • Integrate with a variety of third-party APIs to enrich the New York Mets data ecosystem
  • Work with data engineers to facilitate the easy collection and access of valuable baseball data
  • Maintain and scale a broad collection of internal applications that enhance player development, scouting, and executive decision making
  • Own green field projects with a high degree of technical control that extend the capabilities of the New York Met Baseball Operations organization

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
  • 6+ years of relevant work experience
  • Strong proficiency in Javascript, including experience working with Node.js and React
  • Experience building scalable system within cloud platforms, e.g. GCP, AWS
  • Experience reviewing code and developing test suites for scalable technological systems
  • Experience working with MySQL and other relational databases
  • Experience with different API frameworks, including REST and GraphQL
  • Familiarity with modern agile practices and development tools
  • Ability to work collaboratively with designers, analysts, and other engineers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Prior experience in baseball or biomechanics analysis is a plus
  • Prior experience in mobile development (Objective-C, Java) is a plus

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and value the unique qualities individuals of various backgrounds and experiences can offer to the Organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

Salary Range:
$133,179.00 – $177,572.00

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.


Junior Analyst, Major League Strategy

Locations:
Citi Field – Queens, New York

Status: Full time

Summary:
The New York Mets are seeking a Junior Analyst in Major League Strategy, within the Baseball Analytics Department. The Junior Analyst will analyze baseball data and video to contribute to the Mets’ Advance Scouting process. The Junior Analyst will deliver written scouting reports, answer ad-hoc questions related to game strategy, and contribute to the evolution of the Major League Strategy Department through report building, application building, and process development. This position requires a strong background in both scouting and data analytics, as well as the ability to communicate to both a technical and non-technical audience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Advance Scouting process of the New York Mets
  • Deliver written scouting reports to the Major League coaching staff. Scouting areas include catcher defense, outfield defense, baserunning, control of the running game, defensive positioning, managerial strategy, and anything else that can help the Mets gain a competitive edge
  • Build and maintain automated reports to translate the results of statistical models into actionable information for the Major League coaching staff and players
  • Use data analysis to support and improve on-field strategy decisions
  • Collaborate with Data Science, Baseball Systems, Performance, Pro-Personnel, and other groups within the Baseball Operations department to assist in other Analytics initiatives
  • Keep the staff up to date on roster moves and transactions across the league
  • Assist the coaching staff with administrative tasks such as lineup submission, team communications, and more
  • Keep the Analysts in Major League Strategy up to date on all projects, and accept feedback from the Analysts on improving both scouting and analytics projects

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required (equivalent, relevant work or playing experience may be considered in lieu of formal education if approved by management)
  • Prior experience in or knowledge of baseball/softball is required, and prior experience working with coaches and players is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with modern baseball technology and research and their applications is required
  • Proficiency in R, Python or similar is strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in SQL or other modern database technologies is strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
  • Strong communication skills
  • Detail oriented and the ability to balance multiple projects
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others, and to take control of large-scale projects with little or no daily oversight
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, or holiday hours with willingness to adjust availability to the baseball schedule

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and value the unique qualities individuals of various backgrounds and experiences can offer to the Organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

Salary Range:
$70,000 – $80,000

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.


Life Skills & Teacher Lead

Locations:
New York Mets Complex – Dominican Republic

Status: Full time

Summary:
The Life Skills and Teacher Lead position assists with the planning, development, and implementation of the overall goals of the Education and Life Skills programs and activities. In addition to performing the general duties, the lead serves as a resource, and a support person for the staff, players, teachers, coaches, and administrators. The lead takes on a leadership role in collaboration with other departments to ensure that the mission, vision, values, and culture of the New York Mets are embraced by the players and staff. The Life Skills and Teacher Lead position reports to the Education and Life Skills Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Contributing to the Education and Life Skills programs leadership and management team
  • Evaluating lesson plans and current teaching methods
  • Assisting, guiding, and reviewing other teaching staff members
  • Teach life skills, academics, Spanish, and English as a Second Languages content
  • Tutor small groups and one-to-one
  • Ensure that the workshops, events, and activities will provide the players with the necessary skills and tools to increase independence and help build capacity to maintain well-being
  • Collaborating with other departments to contribute to the overall education improvement of the New York Mets Latino Minor League players and staff
  • Establishing a supportive environment in which players and staff are encouraged to participate actively in the educational process
  • Communicating with players, staff, administrators, and teachers regularly, both orally and in writing
  • Ascertaining that players’ growth and achievement are consistent with their needs, interests cognitive, and academic skills
  • Assessing players’ development and academic progress and collaborating with the leadership group in designing courses of study that meet their needs
  • Monitor and evaluate all levels of the Education and Life Skills programs through methods including feedback surveys, focus groups, one on one interviews, etc.
  • Be prepared to adapt the program delivery based on participant feedback, success rates, and attendance
  • Preparing weekly and monthly reports on players’ progress and keeping anecdotal notes
  • Supervising classrooms to ensure the program’s educational standards, quality, safety, and cleanliness are met.
  • Ability to effectively perform job duties with minimum supervision
  • Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment, and organize time and workload effectively with demonstrated problem-solving ability
  • Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect players, equipment, materials, and facilities
  • Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
  • Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

Education
MaEd in Higher Education, Linguistics, Neurolinguistics, Cognitive Neuroscience, or TESOL
BA/BS in Education or School Psychology

Personal and Professional

  • Bilingual: Spanish C1-Native Level, English: C2- Native Level
  • Demonstrate professionalism
  • High integrity
  • Outstanding customer service, communication, and organizational skills
  • Growth mindset
  • Detail-oriented, Data-driven, Task on time, Action-oriented attitude
  • Innovative, Inventive, and creative
  • Humility, resourcefulness, and truthfulness

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and value the unique qualities individuals of various backgrounds and experiences can offer to the Organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.