At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 550 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together? 

About the job

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 700 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together?

As an Engineering Manager for our Gamification team, you’ll lead a team of talented, highly-motivated engineers focused on building the most rewarding experience for our millions of loyal members. You’ll partner closely with product, design, marketing, data, and engineering leaders to plan and deliver new and improved features and capabilities that strengthen member engagement and retention. You’ll set a high bar for execution and engineering excellence, and help your team move quickly from opportunity to polished experiences.

What you you’ll do:

• Determine where tech investments must be made to maintain system health and long-term success.
• Work with engineers to plan, sequence, discuss tradeoffs, and deliver measurable success. 
• Hire and coach an exceptional team through one-on-one’s, goal setting, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a continuously improving, honest, and visible delivery cadence.
• Close ownership gaps and build durable fixes to keep the team on track.
• Manage urgency and escalate early to stay ahead of risks.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish clear deliverables and milestones.

What you have:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience managing a team of five or more engineers and testers.
• Strong understanding of distributed, backend systems and user-facing features, ideally related to gamification platforms and products.
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience collaborating across engineering teams and cross-functional partners.
• Cultivate high-performing engineering squads by utilizing thoughtful delegation, defining distinct ownership, and maintaining firm accountability standards.