PrizePicks · 1 month ago
Data Science Manager - Pricing
PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America, recognized for its leading platform in Daily Fantasy Sports. The Data Science Manager - Pricing will own pricing strategies, lead a team of analysts and data scientists, and collaborate across functions to optimize pricing initiatives.
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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 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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience managing a Data Science team, specifically with exposure to pricing, trading or risk management related projects
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
Preferred
Experience in sports betting, fantasy, or related gaming industries
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
Company
PrizePicks
PrizePicks is a mobile app platform that covers sports betting of leagues.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.85MKey Investors
Phoenix Capital Ventures (PCV)
2025-09-22Acquired
2021-12-01Series A
2020-07-08Seed· $0.85M
Leadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-02
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