Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field, or recent graduate of a Software Engineering bootcamp., Basic understanding of software development best practices., Familiarity with technologies such as Ruby, Go, SQL, JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS., Ability to troubleshoot issues and a strong desire to learn from feedback..

Key responsabilities:

Gain real-life work experience on the PrizePicks engineering team with guidance from managers and mentors.

Work on features that will be included in production code and submit pull requests for review.

Participate in team meetings and product discussions to understand the working environment.

Engage with team members to learn and contribute to ongoing projects.

Job 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. 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:

Gain real life work experience on a dedicated PrizePicks engineering team with guidance from our Engineering Managers and a dedicated engineering mentor.
Work on real features that will be included in our production code.
Submit PRs and get PR reviews from members of relevant teams.
Engage in and be a part of team meetings and product discussions.
Gain a full picture of what the day to day working environment at a company is like.

What you have:

One of the following should apply:

Have a Bachelor of Science (or working toward one) in Computer Science or related field
Be a recent graduate of a Software Engineering bootcamp
Relevant work experience in Computer Science or related field

Basic understanding of software development best practices.
You consistently demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot basic issues and seek guidance to navigate through more complex problems.
You have a curious mind and strive to be a sponge, seeking feedback and learning from others around you.
You should be familiar with at least one of the following technologies:

Ruby/Ruby on Rails
Go
SQL (Postgres)
JavaScript/TypeScript
React/JSX
HTML
CSS

Experience with open source software or other project contributions is a plus.

Where you’ll live:

This is a full time remote position so anywhere in the U.S.

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.

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
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