Database Reliability Engineering Manager

Job Description

Company: PrizePicks
Location: Atlanta, GA or Remote (U.S.)
Workplace Type: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $200,000 to $220,000

About the Role

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As our Infrastructure and Database Reliability functions scale to support live, high-traffic events year-round, we are splitting the organization into two focused disciplines. We are seeking a Database Reliability Engineering Manager to own cloud database infrastructure, data lifecycle and management strategy, and live-event operational readiness while helping develop the next generation of technical leaders.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Database Infrastructure: Own cloud database infrastructure including AlloyDB, Redis, Kafka, capacity planning, and database vendor management, including commitment/CUD strategy and spend accountability.
• Identity & Access Modernization: Support our identity and access modernization with an inclusive, workflow-aware migration to a modern identity platform, appropriate limits on high-risk access, and break-glass mechanisms.
• Data Lifecycle & Strategy: Build a set of data services that enables data aging, archiving, and retention over a multi-year cycle.
• Observability Framework: Contribute to creating a database observability framework with logging, metrics, and alerting that produces clear, actionable signals instead of noise.
• High-Availability Operations: Lead high-availability operations for peak-traffic events (Super Bowl, season kickoffs) including on-call design, war-room readiness, staffing plans, and vendor escalation coordination.
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery: Own the data side of our business continuity and disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Security & Compliance: Maintain database security and compliance including vulnerability remediation, edge security, access controls, and audit support.
• Team Leadership & Growth: Build and grow the team, identify and develop technical leads, delegate real ownership, and mentor team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years managing database, DevOps, or SRE teams, ideally for consumer products with real-time, high-concurrency, or seasonal/event-driven traffic patterns.
• Deep hands-on background in cloud infrastructure (GCP strongly preferred; AWS or similar also relevant), relational and non-relational databases (AlloyDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB), and infrastructure-as-code (Crossplane, Cuelang, Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
• Experience running identity/access management programs, modern observability/monitoring stacks, and incident management practices under pressure.
• Proven track record of managing cloud cost, vendor relationships, and budget ownership.
• Solid grounding in security best practices and compliance requirements for fast-moving consumer platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor technical leads and delegate effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and judgment to flag risks early.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

• Experience in a technology startup environment.
• Relevant DevOps, Cloud, or SRE certifications.

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual bonus
• Flexible PTO (2 weeks strongly encouraged)
• Generous paid leave programs including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings
• Lifestyle enhancement program
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
• Annual performance reviews with growth opportunities

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.