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Data Scientist, Market Making

FanDuel · Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Posted 12 days ago · $98,000 - $152,250

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
12 days
FanDuel's roles stay open a median of 42 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
74% of FanDuel's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at FanDuel
high
39 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
2026-09-17

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

As a Data Scientist in Market Making at FanDuel, you will be responsible for developing and deploying predictive models and algorithmic decision systems that enhance automated pricing and trading. You will collaborate with algorithmic traders and quant engineers to refine models, manage data preparation, and conduct performance analysis, all while adapting to the dynamic sports calendar. This role requires flexibility in your schedule and involves creating tools and dashboards to monitor model performance and improve trading strategies.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
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

  • Experience in data science, analytics, quantitative research, or engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in a highly numerate major (Math, Stats, Econ, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) or relevant experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python or R and SQL
  • Experience building and deploying models for production products and tools
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with command line tools, GitHub, and object-oriented design and coding

Nice to have

  • Experience with simulation or back testing
  • Interest or experience in sports betting, prediction markets, DFS, or fantasy sports
  • Familiarity with pricing dynamics, market behavior, or real-time decision environments

What you get

  • Array of 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

  • Flexibility required around the sporting calendar, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Role involves collaboration across teams, locations, and time zones
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Python, R, and SQL

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Listed by FanDuel on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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