Senior Data Scientist - Athlete Performance

Your Role

We’re hiring a Senior Data Scientist to join our Athlete Performance team in London. You’ll be partnering with world class sports scientists and engineering teams to build algorithms and derive insights from wearable sensor, optical tracking and GPS data that directly impact how athletes train and compete, from local high schools to professional teams.

We have a flexible hybrid working model, however this role is based in our London office.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll:

• Create and improve algorithms. You’ll use your expertise in signal processing to run mathematical and statistical operations on raw sensor and GPS data. Your work will help us derive high-value metrics around human movement classification and physical load quantification , turning raw data into actionable insights for our users.
• Deliver insights at scale. You’ll build and deploy models that provide contextualized data to sports scientists, coaches and recruiters 
• Collaborate across teams. You’ll work closely with internal product and engineering teams to integrate optical tracking and wearable data, ensuring our products meet the highest standards.
• Lead high-impact projects. You’ll own initiatives that meet quarterly goals and help shape the future of athlete performance tracking at Hudl.

Must-Haves

• Wearable and GPS expertise. You have extensive experience working with wearable devices, IMU sensors, GPS tracking and biometric data.
• Strong mathematical background. You’re highly skilled in statistical operations and physics-based calculations used to analyze large datasets.
• Proven track record. You’ve built, maintained and monitored complex AI or ML models in a production environment at scale. You have experience with model observability and managing data drift to ensure long-term performance. You're also comfortable with CI/CD for ML (like MLflow or TFX) and know how to write effective unit tests for stochastic processes. You have a background in biomechanical modeling and signal processing.
• Product-focused. You understand how to translate raw data into actionable insights that solve real problems for coaches and athletes.

Nice-to-Haves

• Subject matter expertise. You have a deep understanding of biomechanics or exercise physiology and know how to apply these domains to create meaningful performance insights for athletes.
• Knowledge of foundational models. You have experience fine-tuning visual or large language models for new domains.
• Real-time systems experience. You’re comfortable working with models designed for low-latency environments.
• Advanced degree. A PhD in biometrics, mathematics or a related field is a plus.

Our Role 

• Champion work-life harmony. We’ll give you the flexibility you need in your work life (e.g., flexible vacation time above any required statutory leave, company-wide holidays and timeout (meeting-free) days, remote work options and more) so you can enjoy your personal life too.
• Guarantee autonomy. We have an open, honest culture and we trust our people from day one. Your team will support you, but you’ll own your work and have the agency to try new ideas.
• Encourage career growth. We’re lifelong learners who encourage professional development. We’ll give you tons of resources and opportunities to keep growing.
• Provide an environment to help you succeed. We've invested in our offices, designing incredible spaces with our employees in mind. But whether you’re at the office or working remotely, we’ll provide you the tech you need to do your best work.
• Support your wellbeing. Depending on location, we offer medical and retirement benefits for employees—but no matter where you’re located, we have resources like our Employee Assistance Program and employee resource groups to support your mental health.

Compensation