Data Science Manager - Market Origination

PrizePicks

$160K — $190K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in sports betting or related gaming industries with focus on line setting and performance modeling.
  • Strong background in data science or statistics, with experience in SQL and Python or R.
  • Proven management experience, capable of leading and scaling high-performing teams.
  • Deep understanding of player props and market structures in sports and esports.
  • Demonstrated success in managing complex projects in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate across functions and drive initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Own line setting strategy and ensure projection accuracy for fantasy markets.
  • Lead and develop a team of data scientists focused on market creation.
  • Oversee development of projection models across multiple sports and esports.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and other teams to expand market coverage.
  • Guide experimentation on line accuracy and coverage strategies to boost engagement.
  • Maintain frameworks for monitoring projection accuracy and market health.
  • Ensure high data integrity and modeling standards throughout origination efforts.

Benefits

  • Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Annual bonus opportunities.
  • Flexible PTO to promote work/life balance, with 2 weeks strongly encouraged.
  • Generous paid parental leave and disability benefits.
  • Flexible workplace arrangements focused on productivity.
  • Annual performance reviews with growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.

What you'll do:
  • 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.
What you have:
  • 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.
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. #LI-Remote
Working at PrizePicks: 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. Your recruiter will be happy to chat more about the specific pay range for your location and how we arrived at it during the hiring process. This application period will remain open for 30 days. We're committed to finding the best candidate, so this date may be adjusted, and any changes will be reflected in this posting.

Date Posted: 05/11/26 Reposted: 6/22/26 Reposted 7/28/26

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

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