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Full-Time

Engineering Manager

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 PrizePicks

PrizePicks

201-500 employees

Simplified daily fantasy sports platform

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Lever (ATS)
Requirements
  • 5-8 years of relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrated advanced experience with domain area programming language.
  • Track record of being an Engineering Manager for product teams to drive the desired result from complex requirement.
Responsibilities
  • Owns the technical aspect of a domain specific area.
  • Supervises, coordinates, and reviews work.
  • Estimates personnel needs and schedules.
  • Assigns and reviews work to meet completion date.
  • Evaluate performance, resolve complaints, and make recommendations.
  • Defines, plans and measures success metrics.
  • Removes technical and personnel hurdles for team to succeed.
  • Works with higher-lever staff to set expectations and coordinate on work to be delivered.

PrizePicks provides a user-friendly daily fantasy sports platform, supporting a diverse array of sports from NFL and NBA to esports like League of Legends and Valorant. This company is an ideal workplace for those passionate about leveraging technology to enhance the fantasy sports experience, offering a dynamic environment where innovation in gaming and sports interaction is highly valued. Additionally, working here means being at the forefront of expanding digital entertainment options in the fantasy sports domain, keeping pace with rapidly evolving consumer interests and technological advancements.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$9.5M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

38%

2 year growth

203%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PrizePicks' rapid growth and expansion, including a $25 million investment in a new Atlanta headquarters, indicate strong job creation and economic impact.
  • The company's innovative product offerings, like PrizePicks Arena, demonstrate a commitment to enhancing user experience and expanding market reach.
  • High-profile partnerships with sports figures like Justin Gaethje and Sean O'Malley can attract new users and boost brand loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the daily fantasy sports market requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.
  • Expansion into new markets and product offerings may strain resources and operational capacity.

What makes PrizePicks unique

  • PrizePicks is the largest independent skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America, setting it apart from competitors who may not focus solely on skill-based games.
  • Their commitment to responsible gaming, highlighted by their collaboration with Kindbridge Behavioral Health, sets a new industry standard for player and employee support.
  • PrizePicks' strategic partnerships with major sports teams and entertainment venues, such as the Atlanta Braves and State Farm Arena, enhance their brand visibility and community engagement.