Senior Quantitative UX Researcher

March 21

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PrizePicks is an innovative platform that offers a dynamic and interactive way to engage in daily fantasy sports and esports. Users can make predictions on player performances across various sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, CFB, and more, with the opportunity to win up to 1000x their entry fee. PrizePicks operates legally in 43 U. S. states, Washington D. C. , and Canada, providing a wide range of betting options, including Pick 'Em and Pick 'Em Arena, where users compete against each other for cash rewards. The company emphasizes user engagement with features such as recurring promos and the Streak game, which is free to play and allows participants to earn by building daily win streaks. PrizePicks ensures secure transactions and fast payouts, enhancing user experience and satisfaction in the sphere of real money sports betting.

Spectator Sports

201 - 500 employees

🎮 Gaming

⚽ Sports

📋 Description

• 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. • We’re seeking an experienced and thoughtful Senior Quantitative UX Researcher with a proven track record to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in social science, survey research, log analysis, and statistical modeling and programming, along with a talent for telling a story with data. • In this role, you’ll conduct complex analyses and simplify findings into actionable insights and recommendations that enhance our product experience. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, Engineering, and Analytics, while also supporting our growing team of qualitative UX researchers! • We're looking for an authentic, confident individual who will: • Design, execute, and analyze quantitative research using a variety of methods (e.g., experiments, surveys) and statistical techniques. • Leverage quantitative data to craft compelling, actionable insights and strategic narratives, effectively communicating findings to key stakeholders through reports, storytelling, and presentations. • Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and other researchers to define key research objectives and questions, ensuring insights inform decision-making throughout the product lifecycle. • Collaborate with data and research teams (e.g., UX research, market research, business intelligence, consumer insights, and data science) to integrate diverse methodologies and synthesize insights for a comprehensive understanding of our users. • Develop, conduct, and promote best practices within the product organization, including experimentation (A/B testing), survey design, as well as defining and measuring product UX metrics. • Support the development and maintenance of a research roadmap that aligns with business goals, objectives, and priorities. • Have a passion for sports, daily fantasy, and/or real money games

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in UX Research or Data Science (or a similar field) • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Psychology, Economics, Neuroscience, Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Computational Social Science, or equivalent work experience (advanced degree is preferred). • A large general knowledge of probability and statistics as well as the ability to communicate to experts and educate non-experts. • Advanced statistical modeling skills (e.g., GLM, Bayesian) on large datasets • Proficiency in SQL and R or Python • Expertise in survey writing, sampling, and analysis as well as experience with common survey tools (e.g., on-platform/intercept surveys, Qualtrics). • A portfolio of case studies highlighting your research and data analysis process in addition to the impact your work had on an organization, team, product, and/or feature. • A deep curiosity and passion for uncovering user needs, motivations, behaviors, and pain points.

🏖️ Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans • 401(k) plan with company match • Bi-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