# Data Science Manager - Sports Pricing
**Company:** [PrizePicks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/prizepicks)
**Location:** Remote
**Salary:** $160K-$190K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** SQL, Python, R, Simulation-Based Modeling, Statistical Optimization, Data Science, Statistics, Software Engineering, Pricing Models, Risk Management
**Posted:** 2026-06-22
> Lead pricing and risk strategy for fantasy sports markets while managing a team of pricing analysts and data scientists. Requires 5+ years in sports betting/fantasy, strong data science skills, and proven management experience.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Own pricing and risk strategy for fantasy markets, balancing competitiveness and profitability.
- Lead and grow a high-performing team of pricing analysts and data scientists.
- Oversee 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.

## 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.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $160,000 to $190,000
- Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Annual bonus
- Flexible PTO (2 weeks strongly encouraged)
- Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
- Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules
- 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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