Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America, recognized for its leadership in Daily Fantasy Sports. The Data Science Manager will own pricing and risk strategy while leading a team of analysts and data scientists to develop and optimize pricing models across diverse sports.
Responsibilities
- 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 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
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in sports betting, fantasy, or related gaming industries, ideally with exposure to pricing, trading, or risk management
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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