--- title: 'Senior Infrastructure Engineer at PrizePicks' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-infrastructure-engineer-prizepicks-atlanta-znqg30d1x1zs' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-08' --- # Senior Infrastructure Engineer at PrizePicks - **Company:** PrizePicks - **Location:** Atlanta, GA - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08 - **Apply:** http://prizepicks.com/position?gh_jid=8052480003 ## 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 550 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? Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be a key player in designing, building, and maintaining the scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure that underpins all of our products and services. You will collaborate closely with software development teams to enhance developer experience, automate deployments, and ensure our platforms meet the highest standards of performance and availability. This is a high-impact, strategic role perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex problems at scale and empowering engineering teams to deliver exceptional software. What you’ll do: - Design and Architect: Lead the design and architecture of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native platforms and infrastructure on cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. - Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, manage, and champion the use of IaC tools like Terraform and Crossplane to automate infrastructure provisioning and management. - CI/CD and Automation: Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and ArgoCD to automate the build, testing, and deployment of applications, enabling faster and more reliable software delivery. - Containerization and Orchestration: Manage and scale our containerized environments using technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. You will also be proficient with Helm for packaging applications and Kustomize for configuration management. - Monitoring and Observability: Implement and manage robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) to ensure system health and proactively identify and resolve issues. - Continuous Improvement: Identify problems, develop and implement solutions, and drive innovation to improve infrastructure performance, stability, and efficiency.Operations and Maintenance: Participate on on-call rotation to provide support for production infrastructure and respond to incidents. - Collaboration and Support: Work closely with development teams to provide self-service tools and platforms, troubleshoot complex issues, and act as a subject matter expert for our infrastructure. - Security: Implement and enforce security best practices, conduct security assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards. - Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. What you have: - Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Experience: - 4+ years of experience in a Platform Engineer, DevOps, or SRE role, with a proven track record of working on large-scale, distributed systems. - Deep technical experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, GCP). - Extensive hands-on experience with IaC tools like Ansible,Terraform and/or Crossplane. - Strong proficiency with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes). - Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with automation tools like GitHub Actions and ArgoCD. - - Skills: - Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages such as Python, Go, or Bash. - Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix administration and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP). - Experience with observability tools (like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog). - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. What makes you stand out: - Solid understanding of networking principles (e.g., VPCs, load balancing, firewalls) in a cloud environment. - Hands-on experience with ArgoWorkflows and ArgoCD. - Experience building and managing internal developer platforms (IDPs). - Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd). - Knowledge of database management (SQL and NoSQL). - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer). 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. #LI-Remote Working at PrizePicks: The typical salary range for this position is $160,000 to $175,000. 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:  10/28/2026 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. ## About PrizePicks ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: PrizePicks is America’s #1 daily fantasy sports (DFS) app, allowing users to make real-money predictions on player performances across major sports and culture events. - **Entity Type**: Private (majority stake acquired by Allwyn International AG in 2025) - **Headquarters**: Atlanta, Georgia, USA - **Founded**: 2015 (founded as SidePrize LLC / Performance Predictions) - **Founders**: Adam Wexler, Jay Deuskar ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) / Sports Gaming / Entertainment - **Target Customers**: B2C — sports fans and casual gamers in the U.S. and Canada (available in 46 jurisdictions) - **Mission**: "To create engaging, shareable prediction games within the sports and culture events fans love." ## Products & Services - **PrizePicks App (iOS & Android)**: The core product — a skill-based DFS game where users pick "over/under" on player stats (points, rebounds, strikeouts, etc.) across MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA, soccer, esports, and more. Players compete against the numbers, not each other. - **PrizePicks Arena**: A newer peer-to-peer fantasy sports game mode, launched to expand the social and competitive experience. - **The Esports Lab**: A dedicated vertical for esports predictions, tapping into the growing gaming and esports audience. - **Team & Culture Prediction Markets**: Launched in 2025, expanding beyond traditional player props into team outcomes and culture-event predictions. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. In 2025, Allwyn International AG acquired a 62.5% stake, implying a significant valuation, though the exact figure is private. - **Key Metric**: Over 10 million community members; billions paid out in winnings; #1 DFS app in the U.S. by user base. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Allwyn International AG (majority owner); partnerships with the NBA (Preferred Daily Fantasy Partner), Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, Dallas Stars, and Atlanta Hawks. - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired by Allwyn International AG (2025) — a major global lottery and gaming operator. - New $25M headquarters in Atlanta (top two floors of an office tower), with plans to add 1,000 new jobs. - Named the fastest-growing sports company in the U.S. by Inc. 5000 (2022, 2023). - Ranked 8th fastest-growing company in North America (Deloitte Technology Fast 500, 2024). - Certified as a Great Place to Work (2025). ## Competitive Advantages - **First-Mover in Pick’em Format**: PrizePicks popularized the simple "over/under" pick’em style, which is now the dominant format in U.S. DFS — far simpler than traditional salary-cap fantasy. - **Scale & Reach**: Operates in 46 jurisdictions, covering over 60% of the U.S. population, including large markets like Texas, Florida, California, and Georgia (where sports betting is not yet legal). - **Player-First Policies**: Known for industry-leading responsible gaming features, player-friendly promotions, and transparent terms. - **Tech & Product Innovation**: Consistently wins awards for product experience (e.g., "Best Product Experience" at the EGR North America Awards, back-to-back). - **Strong Brand & Community**: 10M+ community members; #1 Free Sports App on the Apple App Store. ## Strategic Focus - **Geographic Expansion**: Continuing to expand into new U.S. states and potentially international markets via Allwyn’s global network. - **Product Diversification**: Growing beyond traditional player props into team markets, culture predictions, and peer-to-peer gaming (PrizePicks Arena). - **Deepening Sports Partnerships**: Extending partnerships with major leagues (NBA, MLB, NHL teams) to drive brand trust and user acquisition. - **Headcount & Office Growth**: Investing in a massive new Atlanta HQ and hiring 1,000+ new employees across Engineering, Product, Marketing, and IT. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Strong emphasis on "people-first" culture with core values: *Play As A Team, Accept Audibles, Leave It All On The Field, Let It Fly*. Recognized as a Great Place to Work (2025). - **Work Policy**: Flexible — hybrid model with a flagship Atlanta HQ (West Midtown) and remote options. Remote employees can travel to HQ for team connection. - **Perks & Benefits**: Competitive salary, bonus program, comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings with company match, flexible PTO, paid parental leave, pet insurance, telemedicine, behavioral health benefits, and family planning support. - **Office Life**: Atlanta HQ features regular team outings, intramural sports, community service events, weekly Pickleball, catered lunches, and trips to Braves/Hawks games. - **Growth Trajectory**: High-growth environment (fastest-growing sports company in the U.S.) with massive investment from Allwyn — strong job security and upward mobility. - **Engineering Culture**: Product-driven, fast-paced, and focused on innovation (peer-to-peer, esports, AI-driven predictions). Engineers work on high-scale consumer apps with millions of users. ## Sources 1. [PrizePicks About Page](https://www.prizepicks.com/about) 2. [PrizePicks Careers Page](https://www.prizepicks.com/careers) 3. [PrizePicks Current Openings](https://www.prizepicks.com/jobs) 4. [PrizePicks Press Release - Great Place to Work 2025](https://www.prizepicks.com/press-news/prizepicks-earns-2025-great-place-to-work-certification) 5. 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