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 leading platform in Daily Fantasy Sports. The Data Science Manager will own line setting strategy, lead a team of data scientists, and oversee the development of projection models to enhance market creation and prop origination.
Responsibilities
- Own line setting strategy and projection accuracy for our fantasy markets, balancing coverage breadth and competitive line quality
- Lead and grow a high-performing team of data scientists and analysts focused on market creation and prop origination
- Oversee development and deployment of projection models and coverage expansion across major sports and esports (NBA, NFL, MLB, CS2, etc.)
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Pricing, and BizOps to launch new markets and expand coverage
- Guide experimentation around line accuracy, prop selection, and coverage strategy to drive engagement and grow the market catalog
- Maintain and evolve frameworks for projection accuracy, coverage quality, and market health monitoring
- Ensure data integrity and modeling quality across all origination efforts
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in sports betting, fantasy, or related gaming industries, ideally with exposure to line setting, trading, or player performance modeling
- 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 predictive modeling, forecasting, and statistical techniques
- Deep understanding of how player props and sports/esports markets are structured, originated, 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
- 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
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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