Director of Engineering

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $230,000 PA - $255,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As Director of Engineering, you will lead and scale the engineering organization for the Loyalty & Growth team. You will set the technical direction and drive engineering excellence across multiple squads. You will also partner with Product, Marketing, Data, and Design to define the roadmap and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that optimize various aspects of user engagement. You will be responsible for leading initiatives related to loyalty programs and personalization, championing best practices in software architecture, recruiting engineers and managers, and collaborating with executive leadership to align engineering initiatives with company-wide growth goals.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience.
  • 3+ years in engineering leadership roles.
  • Experience leading consumer product engineering teams.
  • Deep understanding of user lifecycle strategies.
  • Experience with growth and engagement technology stacks.
Perks:
  • Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Annual bonus
  • Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance
  • Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules
  • 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

Job Details

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? 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and scale the engineering organization for the Loyalty & Growth team, setting the technical direction and driving engineering excellence across multiple squads.
  • Partner with Product, Marketing, Data, and Design to define the roadmap and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that optimize acquisition, onboarding, retention, referrals, rewards, and lifecycle engagement.
  • Drive experimentation at scale — lead initiatives to test and iterate on loyalty programs, promotional mechanics, and personalization using A/B testing and modeling.
  • Champion best practices in software architecture, design, and coding to ensure long-term speed and quality across consumer-facing experiences.
  • Recruit, coach, and grow exceptional engineers and engineering managers. Build a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering initiatives with company-wide growth goals and deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Implement scalable processes for planning, estimation, execution, and delivery across multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Foster a strong engineering culture centered on innovation, velocity, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration.

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in engineering leadership roles managing managers and multiple teams.
  • Proven success leading consumer product engineering teams, particularly in high-growth environments or companies focused on user engagement, growth, or loyalty.
  • Deep understanding of user lifecycle strategies, growth loops, incentives, and retention mechanics.
  • Experience working with growth and engagement technology stacks, including tools like RudderStack, Braze, Iterable, Segment, Amplitude, Mixpanel, or similar platforms for campaign orchestration, segmentation, and measurement
  • Strong familiarity with event-driven architecture, real-time personalization, and customer data infrastructure.
  • Strong product mindset — comfortable translating ambiguous business problems into engineering-led solutions that move the needle.
  • Track record of building inclusive, high-performing engineering teams with strong focus on talent development and psychological safety.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with changing priorities, balancing strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership style.
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator who can influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive teams alike.

 

Where you’ll live:

  • While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta, we are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates. 

Working at PrizePicks:

The typical salary range for this position is $230,000 to $255,000 At PrizePicks, we consider your role, level, and where you'll be working when determining our salary ranges. The compensation info you see on our job postings gives you an idea of the starting pay range for the position. Your actual pay within that range will depend on your specific work location, as well as your skills, experience, and education. Your 

recruiter will be happy to chat more about the specific pay range for your location and how we arrived at it during the hiring process. 

 

This application period will remain open for 30 days. We’re committed to finding the best candidate, so this date may be adjusted, and any changes will be reflected in this posting. 

 

Date Posted: May 19, 2025

First Extension: June 18, 2025

Second Extension: July 18, 2025

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Benefits you’ll receive:

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.

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