Data Science Manager - Pricing

Summary

Join PrizePicks, the fastest-growing sports company in North America, and lead a high-performing team of pricing analysts and data scientists. As a Pricing and Risk Manager, you will own pricing and risk strategy for fantasy markets, overseeing the development and deployment of pricing models across major sports and esports. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, guide experimentation to optimize engagement and margin, and maintain frameworks for pricing accuracy and risk management. This role requires 5+ years of experience in sports betting or related industries, a strong technical foundation in data science, and demonstrated management experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $145,000 to $195,000, along with comprehensive benefits including company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, and generous paid leave programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in sports betting, fantasy, or related gaming industries, ideally with exposure to pricing, trading, or risk management
• 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

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

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