Data Science Manager – Market Origination

PrizePicks

Data Science Manager at PrizePicks overseeing a team for fantasy sports markets. Focusing on line setting strategy, projection accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & 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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Hard Skills & Tools

data sciencestatisticssoftware engineeringSQLPythonRpredictive modelingforecastingstatistical techniquesline setting

Soft Skills

managementmentoringcommunicationteam leadershipproject managementcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingdata-driven decision makingadaptability