Full-Time

Data Science Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

 PrizePicks

PrizePicks

501-1,000 employees

Daily fantasy sports platform for predictions

Fintech
Gaming

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Preference for candidates in Atlanta, but remote work is acceptable.

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Datadog
Kubernetes
Rust
Python
Airflow
NoSQL
Data Science
Tensorflow
Git
Pytorch
BigQuery
SQL
Postgres
Go
Terraform
Redis
Ansible
FastAPI
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in a data science, machine learning engineer, or data-oriented software engineering role creating and pushing end-to-end data science pipelines and MLOps assets to production.
  • Experience building and optimizing cloud-based data streaming pipelines and infrastructure.
  • Experience exposing real-time predictive model outputs to production-grade systems leveraging large-scale distributed data processing and model training.
  • Experience with the following: SQL/NoSQL databases/warehouses: Postgres, BigQuery, BigTable, Scripting languages: SQL, Python, Go, Rust, Cloud platform services in GCP and analogous systems: Cloud Storage, Cloud Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Kubernetes Engine, Code version control: Git, Code testing libraries: PyTest, PyUnit, Nose2, etc., Common ML and DL frameworks: scikit-learn, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Modeling methods: classical ML techniques, deep learning, gradient boosting, bayesian methods, generative models, Data pipeline and workflow tools: Prefect, Airflow, Cloud Composer, Serverless Framework, Monitoring and Observability platforms: Datadog, ELK stack, Infrastructure as Code platforms: Terraform, Google Cloud Deployment Manager, Ansible, Other platform tools such as Redis, FastAPI, Streamlit.
  • Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and collaboration experience with organizational technical and non-technical teams
  • Graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Informatics, Information Systems or other quantitative field
Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain optimal sport data stream architecture, ensuring data reliability in both speed and quality for both raw and transformed data pipelines.
  • Partner with Data Science to determine best paths for the operationalization of DS/ML assets, ensuring model output quality, stability, and scalability.
  • Lead the design and implementation of the data and MLOps stack required for real-time pricing models and contribute to architecture evaluations and decisions for our growing data product roadmap.
  • Work cross-functionally with Engineering, QA, and Product teams to enable the creation and distribution of highly visible, real-time, in-game micro market offerings to the PrizePicks platform.

PrizePicks operates a daily fantasy sports platform where users can predict how well their favorite athletes will perform in various sports. Users choose between 2 to 5 players and decide if each will perform above or below a specific benchmark. The accuracy of these predictions determines the potential winnings, with users able to earn up to 10 times their entry fees. The platform is designed for sports fans in the United States and Canada, although some states have restrictions on participation. Unlike many other fantasy sports platforms, PrizePicks focuses on over/under predictions rather than traditional head-to-head matchups. The company generates revenue through entry fees and offers real-money games, making it appealing for fans who want to engage more with sports. PrizePicks has also been recognized with awards such as SBC Rising Star and Atlanta Top Workplace.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2.2M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

36%

2 year growth

209%
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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.

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