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?
We are looking for a thoughtful and driven UX Researcher to join our team for a 3-month contract with the opportunity for an extension! The ideal candidate will have experience executing evaluative research and be a fierce advocate for our members and their experiences. Our research philosophy is to appropriately balance speed and efficiency with rigor while ensuring we maintain curiosity, empathy, and a passion for solving problems. In this role, you’ll be able to partner closely with senior researchers and deliver impactful insights for our Pick’Em product!
What you’ll do:
- Partner with Lead UX Researcher to plan and execute research studies using a variety of qualitative methods including usability testing, in-depth interviews, concept testing, etc.
- Develop research materials (e.g., discussion guides), recruit participants, moderate/facilitate research sessions, and synthesize research findings
- Translate research findings into actionable insights and strategic narratives through compelling storytelling and creative artifacts, reports, and read-outs
- Communicate research findings, insights, and recommendations clearly and effectively to key stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and engineers
What you have:
- 6+ months of relevant experience in UX Research, Design Research, or Human Factors Engineering
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Psychology, Human Factors, HCI, Anthropology, or related field
- Experience with qualitative research methods and proficiency with executing/moderating evaluative studies (e.g., usability testing)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with and influence stakeholders
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt, with the ability to incorporate feedback and demonstrate continuous growth and improvement
- Knowledge/experience with remote testing tools (e.g., dscout, UserTesting, UserZoom, etc.)
- Familiarity (or a passion!) with sports, daily fantasy, sports betting, etc…
Where you’ll live:
- Anywhere in the US
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
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PrizePicks and has not been reviewed or approved by PrizePicks.
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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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What We Do
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
Why Work With Us
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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