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 450 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?
This internship at PrizePicks offers students the opportunity to work with the data science team on complex sports modeling problems, contributing to model development while researching innovative approaches to fantasy sports challenges. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background in computer science, statistics, or related fields, with proficiency in Python and SQL, and a passion for sports analytics. Standout applicants will have experience with lower-level programming languages, machine learning algorithm development, and demonstrated success in open-source projects or data science competitions.
What you'll do:
- Learn from the PrizePicks data science team on how we approach the most difficult sports modeling problems.
- Contribute to model development, iteration, and data collection.
- Research new initiatives and model unique approaches to problems in fantasy sports.
What you have:
- Demonstrable history of projects that are either sports-focused or are related to building novel approaches to machine learning.
- Strong technical or math/statistics background. Computer science, statistics, math, physics, economics, etc. major.
- Strong coding skills - Python, SQL.
- Interest in sports and fantasy sports markets.
What makes you stand out:
- Experience with lower-level programming languages - Rust, Java, C++.
- Demonstrable background/coursework building machine learning algorithms from scratch.
- Success in open-source projects e.g. Big Data Bowl, Kaggle, school research labs.
You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
In addition to your great compensation package, full-time employees will be eligible for the following perks:
- 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
You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
PrizePicks Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision offerings plus mental-health support, telemedicine/virtual PT, and FSAs. The breadth of health-related add-ons (e.g., wellness programs and pet insurance) increases perceived total rewards beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as notably generous at 16 weeks, alongside family medical leave and family-planning benefits such as adoption and infertility support. This depth of family support stands out as a meaningful reward component for employees with caregiving needs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is repeatedly cited as part of the standard package, alongside life and disability coverage. This creates a baseline of long-term financial support that complements cash compensation.
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PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America according to the 2022 Inc. 5000 rankings and the largest independent skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America. PrizePicks was also awarded a Best Places to work certification in 2025. The company was recognized as the Fantasy Sports Business of the Year Award by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association and as the Fantasy/DFS Operator of the Year by EGR North America. PrizePicks is the most fun, fast and simple version of daily fantasy sports, covering a wide variety of sports leagues from the NFL and NBA to esports titles League of Legends & Counter-Strike. Founded and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, the PrizePicks workforce has grown to over 150 in the past year, with the company recently being recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7085841
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A great place to work has a team-first mindset that fosters trust, open communication, and a willingness to adapt. It moves quickly with purpose, operates at peak performance, and encourages creativity. Employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed in a positive and inclusive work environment. We believe in people here at PrizePicks.
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