PrizePicksPR

Infrastructure Manager (DevOps)

PrizePicks is a leading daily fantasy sports platform engaging users with simple player performance picks to win cash prizes.

PrizePicks

Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: 170k-250k USD

United States only

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?

Overview:

PrizePicks is a sports technology start-up based in Atlanta that delivers innovative technologies focused on becoming the most exciting compliment to your sports viewing experience. We believe establishing a strong culture and investing in our people are paramount to our team continuing to achieve our goals and reach new heights.

As the Manager of DevOps and SRE, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of infrastructure, operations, and reliability engineering to ensure highly available, scalable, and efficient systems. You will lead a team of talented engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive initiatives to optimize our technology stack and deliver superior performance.

If this resonates with you, join the hundreds of us building a shared vision for the future of sports entertainment.

What you’ll do:

  • Manage Infrastructure and Operations: Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of our infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance. Implement best practices for configuration management, deployment pipelines, and system monitoring.
  • Scaling and Automation: Drive the automation of infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management processes. Implement solutions to scale the infrastructure seamlessly with business growth, leveraging cloud technologies and orchestration tools.
  • Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): Build and lead an SRE team focused on maximizing system reliability, performance, and availability. Implement practices such as error budgeting, incident response, blameless postmortems, and proactive monitoring to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and security to align infrastructure and operations with business goals and requirements. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Security and Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and privacy regulations. Collaborate with the security team to implement robust security measures, perform vulnerability assessments, and drive incident response plans to safeguard our systems and data.
  • Infrastructure Optimization: Continuously assess and optimize our infrastructure, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance. Provide recommendations on technology stack, tools, and processes to meet business objectives.
  • Budgeting and Resource Management: Assist with managing the infrastructure and operations budget, including vendor relationships and contract negotiations. Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning to meet operational needs.

What you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or commiserate experience.
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in managing infrastructure and operations, with a focus on DevOps and/or SRE.
  • Strong technical background in cloud infrastructure (AWS,GCP, Digital Ocean), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).
  • Experience with implementing observability tools, monitoring systems, and incident management frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of security best practices, compliance requirements, and familiarity with security tools and practices.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving results and meeting deadlines.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and continuous integration/delivery practices.
  • Experience working in a technology startup environment is highly desirable.
  • Relevant certifications in DevOps, Cloud, or SRE domains are a plus.

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 $170,000 to $250,000. 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: 4/24/2024

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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Salary: 170k-250k USD

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About PrizePicks

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PrizePicks is redefining the daily fantasy sports landscape, catering to sports enthusiasts across North America. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, PrizePicks has quickly established itself as the largest independent skill-based fantasy sports operator in the country. The platform allows users to engage with their favorite sports by making simple picks on player performance, betting on whether players will perform above or below a certain statistic, thus making it both fun and engaging. Users can choose between 2 to 6 players from various sports leagues, including NFL, NBA, and esports.

Along with its easy-to-use interface that enables quick cashouts and real-time updates, PrizePicks has pioneered a model that appeals to a diverse audience of sports fans. It empowers users to turn their sports knowledge into potential earnings, offering up to 1000x payouts on their entries. The company promotes a strong commitment to responsible gaming, providing support through various channels and resources for users who may need assistance. Through strategic partnerships and a commitment to social responsibility, PrizePicks aims to foster a safe community where sports fans can enjoy the excitement of daily fantasy sports while promoting healthy gaming habits. With PrizePicks, users can fully immerse themselves in the sports they love, backed by a secure platform with innovative offerings.

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