Data Scientist / Data Engineer
Summary
CricViz (Ellipse Sports Data & Analytics) seeks a hybrid Data Scientist / Data Engineer in London to build cricket performance metrics, predictive models, and data pipelines from ball- and player-tracking data. Core stack: Python, SQL, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn; Git, Docker, AWS/GCP desirable.
Data Scientist / Data Engineer | CricViz (Jobs in Cricket Analysis TheASPA)
CricViz | Ellipse Sports Data & Analytics Closing date: 30 November 2026
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Competitive
The Role
CricViz are recruiting a Data Scientist / Data Engineer to develop advanced cricket metrics, predictive models and data pipelines using ball-tracking and player-tracking data.
The role supports elite cricket performance analysis alongside media, fantasy, gaming and betting-related analytics.
What You'll Do
- Develop cricket performance metrics and predictive models.
- Build and optimise data pipelines using tracking data.
- Validate models and integrate them into production systems.
- Deliver bespoke analysis and datasets for professional clients.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering and Broadcast teams.
What You'll Need
- Degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or a related discipline.
- Approximately 2 years' professional experience in data science or data engineering.
- Strong Python and SQL skills.
- Experience with pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of cricket tactics and performance.
Desirable: Tracking data experience, Git, Docker, AWS/GCP and model deployment.
Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life insurance and professional development.
Data Scientist / Data Engineer | CricViz (Jobs in Cricket Analysis TheASPA)