Senior Mixed Methods UX Researcher

The posting, as PrizePicks wrote it

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?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mixed Methods UX Researcher to join our team! You will lead end-to-end qualitative and quantitative research, balancing speed and rigor to advocate for our members. Partnering closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and data scientists, you will set research directions, elevate methodological standards, and mentor others. Ideal candidates comfortably scope and execute evaluative and generative research independently, blending behavioral data with user insights to drive product decisions.

What you’ll do

• Design and lead mixed methods research studies using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods including usability testing, in-depth interviews, diary studies, longitudinal research, surveys, behavioral and log data analysis, and A/B test analysis, choosing the right mix for each research question
• Own the end-to-end research process within your domain, including prioritizing & scoping, recruiting participants, collecting data, synthesizing and analyzing data, and delivering findings
• Design rigorous surveys and other quantitative instruments (including sampling, questionnaire design, and data quality checks) and apply appropriate statistical analysis to size behaviors, attitudes, and member segments at scale
• Partner with analytics and data science teams to pair behavioral data with qualitative research, using the numbers to size and validate what you hear from members and using member stories to explain the why behind the numbers
• Partner closely with cross-functional team members in identifying key research objectives and questions to address research needs across the product lifecycle, and use data to validate and iterate on designs
• Translate research findings into actionable insights, and strategic narratives through compelling storytelling and creative artifacts, reports, and read-outs, connecting findings to product metrics and business impact and advocating for data-driven decision-making in product teams
• Communicate research findings, insights, and recommendations clearly and effectively to key stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level researchers, designers, and product partners on study design, methodology, and storytelling, and lead research debriefs and stakeholder alignment meetings
• Help build and improve our research practice by contributing to standards, reusable research frameworks, templates, and repositories, and by introducing

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ds-on execution with strategic thinking, challenge domain assumptions, and drive the team toward shared solutions when opinions differ

• Experience with remote testing and survey tools (e.g., dscout, UserTesting, UserZoom, Qualtrics, etc.)
• A deep curiosity and passion for uncovering user needs, motivations, behaviors, and pain points
• Bonus points for experience with advanced quantitative methods (e.g., conjoint analysis, clustering, causal inference), research on consumer, sports, or fantasy products, or building research operations

Where you’ll live

• This is a hybrid position based at our PrizePicks headquarters in Atlanta, GA OR New York, NY. #LI-Hybrid

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: 11/4/26

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.