Director, Data Engineering

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director – Data Engineer position will develop new APIs and web-based products to consume and execute machine learning models.  Primary focus will be to integrate data science models with Caesars data infrastructure and develop internal web-based consumption tools.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Efficiently collect, process and access data necessary for Data Science team
• Build infrastructure and “pipelines” for handling data, using generalization and abstraction layers to improve efficiency and sustainability of data architecture
• Design redundancies, automated monitoring and robust architecture to minimize data downtime
• Working with distributed clusters of variety of servers
• Collaborate with data scientists to productionalize machine learning models
• Develop web-based tools to serve data science insights to internal stakeholders

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• MS in quantitative field, preferred computer science
• Graduation from a top-tier program or other evidence of high performance/potential preferred
• Demonstrated experience in developing data solutions
• Previous experience working in a cloud environment
• 2+ years relevant experience preferred
• Web development, client and server side scripting (ie HTML, Javascript, PHP, Python Flask) experience required
• Javascript libraries JQuery, Vue.js, chart.js preferred
• Relational Database (ie SQL) and Python coding experience required
• Must possess very strong interpersonal, communication and consensus building skills; willing to work on developing and managing key relationships across the organization.
• Must be able to work in a deadline-oriented environment, ensuring decisions and management communication is occurring in a timely fashion across all geographical areas of operations
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.  

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”.  If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.