Senior Data Engineer, Pickleball Analytics
Company Overview
PB Vision is at the forefront of transforming pickleball through advanced analytics and game improvement technologies. Utilizing state-of-the-art Machine Learning and Computer Vision, we convert comprehensive video content into precise 3D data models, offering unparalleled insights to players, coaches, and fans worldwide. We're on a mission to help players unleash their potential.
Position Overview
We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer with experience in sports analytics—especially pickleball—to use advanced mathematics, statistics, and data engineering to solve complex problems. If you're ready to tackle challenges like teasing insights out of dense low-level data our AI observes in recordings of pickleball games, we’d love to hear from you. This is your chance to contribute to a revolutionary product and make a significant impact on the sport of pickleball.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement data extraction and manipulation pipelines to process frame-by-frame computer vision output.
- Create advanced algorithms for data categorization, abstraction, and transformation into various formats (e.g., JSON).
- Solve complex problems related to imprecise data, including developing techniques for estimating ball positions, trajectories, and game logic.
- Iterate on 3D equations of motion, incorporating factors like air resistance and the Magnus effect.
- Design algorithms for game analysis, highlight extraction, shot quality assessment, and player rating systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering, including expertise in Python.
- Strong foundation in mathematics, statistical analysis, and advanced algorithms.
- Excellent communication skills, team-oriented mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for pickleball and a desire to deepen your understanding of the game.
- Experience in machine learning, computer vision, video manipulation, and formatting is a bonus.
Desired Skills
How to Apply
Send a copy of your resume and cover letter to ryan@pb.vision
Contact Info
- Contact Name: Ryan Hampton
- Contact Email: ryan@pb.vision
- Company Website: https://www.pb.vision/
