At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 450 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together?

What you’ll do:

Own pricing and risk strategy for our fantasy markets, balancing competitiveness and profitability.
Lead and grow a high-performing team of pricing analysts and data scientists.
Oversee the development and deployment of pricing models across major sports and esports (NBA, NFL, CS2, etc).
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and BizOps to launch and optimize pricing initiatives.
Guide experimentation around payout structures, hold targets, and win rate optimization to drive engagement and margin.
Maintain and evolve frameworks for pricing accuracy, risk exposure monitoring, and market health.
Ensure data integrity and modeling quality across all pricing efforts.

What you have:

5+ years of experience managing a Data Science team, specifically with exposure to pricing, trading or risk management related projects.
Experience in sports betting, fantasy, or related gaming industries is preferred.
Strong technical foundation in data science, statistics, or software engineering.
Demonstrated management experience — leading, mentoring, and scaling high-output teams.
Proficiency in SQL and Python or R; experience with simulation-based modeling and statistical optimization techniques.
Deep understanding of how sports and/or esports markets are structured and modeled.
Proven track record of driving complex projects from ideation through launch in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communicator who thrives at the intersection of data, product, and operations.

Where you’ll live:

While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta, we are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates that are willing and able to travel 25%. #LI-Remote

Benefits you’ll receive:

In addition to your great compensation package, full-time employees will be eligible for the following perks:

Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
401(k) plan with company match
Annual bonus
Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
Company-wide in-person events and team outings
Lifestyle enhancement program
Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Data Science Manager - Pricing

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