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Company Overview Swish Analytics is a sports analytics, betting and fantasy startup building the next generation of predictive sports analytics data products. We believe that oddsmaking is a ...

We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports ... NBCUniversal is seeking a Data Analyst to join a driven and highly motivated team within Media ...

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We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports ... NBCUniversal is seeking a Data Analyst to join a driven and highly motivated team within Media ...

By combining, transforming and analyzing data, the team finds meaning in and improves the ... sports clubs, and social events. * Accelerate your career. Develop through our global training ...

Company Overview Swish Analytics is a sports analytics, betting and fantasy startup building the next generation of predictive sports analytics data products. We believe that oddsmaking is a ...

Sr. Data Analyst

Orlando, FL

$80K - $101K/yr

... sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten ... This Senior Data Analyst role sits within the AI, Modeling, and Strategy team (AIMS), part of the ...

Sr Lead Product Manager

Burbank, CA · On-site

$134K - $177K/yr

You will shape how real-time sports data moves from source systems into the fan experiences that ... Drive alignment across analytics, product, editorial, commercial, and operations teams to ensure ...

Senior Data Analyst (Remote)

San Diego, CA · Remote

$91K - $115K/yr

Firstup is a sports and communication platform dedicated to taking the work out of play in youth ... We need an experienced data analyst who can help us organize and maintain that data, as well as ...

What We Need We're looking for a passionate Staff Data Analyst to support the Sports* Game Science & Insights team, to explore, analyze, report, and action on data from our portfolio of titles (WWE ...

THE POSITION Our roster has an opening with your name on it FanDuel is looking for a Data Analyst ... If you would like to play a key role in an emerging US Sports Betting market opportunity, then this ...

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How much do freelance sports data analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance sports data analyst in the United States is $32.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $36.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Sports Data Analyst vs Sports Data Analyst?

AspectFreelance Sports Data AnalystSports Data Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in sports management, statistics, or related fields; certifications like SAS or SQL are commonUsually holds a degree in sports analytics, statistics, or data science; certifications are beneficial but not mandatory
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based work often remote or freelance contractsEmployed by sports teams, media companies, or analytics firms, often in an office setting
Employer & Industry UsageServes multiple clients across sports leagues, media, and betting companies on a freelance basisWorks within a specific organization or team, focusing on internal data analysis

In summary, a Freelance Sports Data Analyst operates independently, providing specialized services to various clients, while a Sports Data Analyst is typically employed full-time within an organization. Both roles require similar skills and credentials but differ mainly in work setting and employment structure.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Sports Data Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,487 per year, or $32.9 per hour.

Data Engineer

Swish Analytics

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$160K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Company Overview

Swish Analytics is a sports analytics, betting and fantasy startup building the next generation of predictive sports analytics data products. We believe that oddsmaking is a challenge rooted in engineering, mathematics, and sports betting expertise; not intuition. We're looking for team-oriented individuals with an authentic passion for accurate and predictive real-time data who can execute in a fast-paced, creative, and continually-evolving environment without sacrificing technical excellence. Our challenges are unique, so we hope you are comfortable in uncharted territory and passionate about building systems to support products across a variety of industries and consumer/enterprise clients.

Job Description

The Swish Analytics team is seeking Data Engineers to have a direct impact on the infrastructure and delivery of our core consumer and enterprise data offerings as well as helping support our coverage of non-US sports. We’re a team passionate about accurate predictions and real-time data, and hope you find satisfaction in building new products with the latest and greatest technologies. This is a remote position.

Duties

  • Support production systems and help triage issues during live sporting events

  • Architect low-latency, real-time analytics systems including raw data collection, feature development and endpoint production

  • Build new sports betting data products and predictions offerings

  • Integrate large and complex real-time datasets into new consumer and enterprise products

  • Develop production-level predictive analytics into enterprise-grade APIs

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new, fully-automated sports data delivery frameworks

Requirements

  • BS/BA degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related STEM field

  • Minimum of 2+ years of demonstrated experience writing production level code (Python)

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL (preferably MySQL) Demonstrated experience with Airflow

  • Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes

  • Experience building end-to-end ETL pipelines

  • Experience utilizing REST APIs

  • Experience with version control (git), continuous integration and deployment, shell scripting, and cloud-computing infrastructures (AWS)

  • Experience with web scraping and cleaning unstructured data

  • Knowledge of data science and machine learning concepts

  • A strong interest in sports and sports betting, with an emphasis on Tennis. An understanding of US-based sports including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, College Football, College Basketball, and the ability use your knowledge of the sport to inform your work with complex datasets

Base Salary: Starting at $160,000 - DOE

Swish Analytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates who meet the qualifications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic, military, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The position responsibilities are not limited to the responsibilities outlined above and are subject to change. At the employer’s discretion, this position may require successful completion of background and reference checks.