Data Science Manager - Market Origination

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in sports betting, fantasy, or related gaming industries, ideally with exposure to line setting, trading, or player performance modeling.

Skills

• Data Science
• Statistics
• Software Engineering
• Predictive Modeling
• Forecasting
• Statistical Techniques
• Market Creation
• Prop Origination
• Projection Models
• Market Health Monitoring

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)

Pay

The typical salary range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000. At PrizePicks, we consider your role, level, and where you'll be working when determining our salary ranges. The compensation info you see on our job postings gives you an idea of the starting pay range for the position. Your actual pay within that range will depend on your specific work location, as well as your skills, experience, and education.

Schedule

PrizePicks offers flexible work schedules to accommodate different lifestyles and needs.

Location

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.

EEO Statement

We are 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.