Algorithmic Trading Senior Manager
FanDuel · Jersey City
Posted about 3 months ago · $156,000 - $204,750
or apply directly on FanDuel's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days FanDuel's roles stay open a median of 79 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 74% of FanDuel's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at FanDuel
- high 86 stale, 4 reposted of 86 open
- Hiring momentum
- 140 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from FanDuel's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for FanDuel.
About this role
The Algorithmic Trading Senior Manager at FanDuel will lead the development of an algorithmic trading team focused on sports betting markets. This role involves designing automated trading algorithms, managing day-to-day operations, and collaborating with various teams to optimize trading strategies and performance. The position requires a strong background in quantitative trading, programming, and statistical modeling, with a focus on maximizing revenue and managing risk.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of FanDuel as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of quantitative or algorithmic trading experience, preferably in sports betting, prediction markets, derivatives, or market-making
- Demonstrated track record of positive P&L through systematic trading strategies
- Deep understanding of market microstructure, liquidity provision, and order book dynamics
- Experience with automated trading systems, including liquidity provision and position management
- Strong programming ability in Python, C++, Java, Golang, or similar languages for production trading systems
- Experience building statistical models and applying machine learning techniques to forecasting problems
Nice to have
- Understanding of low-latency systems and performance optimization
- Deep knowledge of sports betting markets and experience trading on traditional bookmakers
- Understanding of sports statistics, handicapping, and predictive modeling for sports outcomes
- Familiarity with different bet types (spreads, totals, moneylines, props, parlays, etc.)
- Experience with poker, DFS, fantasy sports, or other skill-based competitive games involving game theory.
What you get
- Health plans including programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave)
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities based on performance
- 401k with up to a 5% match
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options, though the role is listed as hybrid.
- The salary range is provided but may vary based on experience and other factors, which could impact negotiations.
- The role involves high-pressure decision-making in fast-paced environments, which may not suit everyone.
Summarised from FanDuel's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by FanDuel on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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