Gaming & Esports F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York
Gaming & esports companies in New York sponsor F-1 STEM OPT candidates for roles in software engineering, data analytics, and platform development. Manhattan and Brooklyn host studios and publishers including Take-Two Interactive, Scopely, and Roblox's New York office, making the state one of the more active markets for gaming industry STEM OPT hiring on the East Coast.
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Our roster has an opening with your name on it
We are looking for a Commercial Analyst to join our Poker Analytics team. You will be the single source of truth on business health, key commercial KPIs and overall performance trends. In addition to monitoring the numbers and performing ad hoc investigations, the successful candidate will also be responsible for advising on and tracking any remedial actions, optimizations and business growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in commercials. The role is a perfect mix of high-level technical analysis and polished storytelling to help guide the business to make optimal data-driven decisions. The individual will provide critical support to both the operational & commercial teams, as well as the wider analytics team. The ideal candidate will have the drive and ambition to challenge the status quo, as well as being able to create clarity out of ambiguity. The role will form a key part of the analytics leadership team and as such the successful candidate will help shape the overall strategy for BI & Analytics.
In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.
THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play
- Single source of truth on business health, key commercial KPIs and overall performance trends.
- Own the day-to-day KPI monitoring.
- Improvement of the overall commercial position through insights and recommendations, partnering with key commercial stakeholders, finance and the wider analytics team.
- Weekly trading meetings and monthly business reviews.
- Proactive ad hoc deep dive analysis.
- Collaboration with the finance function on reporting and forecasting.
- Manage conflicting requirements, priorities and senior stakeholder expectations.
- Input into the wider analytics strategy and collaboration across the group.
THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate
- 2+ years' experience in an analytics/technical role
- Bachelor's Degree in a highly numerate major (Math, Stats, Econ, etc.) or relevant experience in data engineering / analysis
- Strong personal organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a lot of ambiguity
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel and Tableau or another data visualization platforms required
- Familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Python, R) and cloud computing platforms (e.g. Databricks)
- Strong problem-solving skills, allied with track record of transforming data into actionable business insight
- Experience collaboratively working with colleagues in other countries and time zones preferred
- Strong stakeholder management
- Ability to be independent and lead on projects - proactive thinking
- Advanced level understanding of the igaming ecosystem, ideally including poker.
ABOUT FANDUEL
FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.
In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.
FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).
PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right
We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer 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, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. Benefits differ across location, role, and level.
FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.
FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel.com.
The applicable salary range for this position is $79,000- $99,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it
We are looking for a Commercial Analyst to join our Poker Analytics team. You will be the single source of truth on business health, key commercial KPIs and overall performance trends. In addition to monitoring the numbers and performing ad hoc investigations, the successful candidate will also be responsible for advising on and tracking any remedial actions, optimizations and business growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in commercials. The role is a perfect mix of high-level technical analysis and polished storytelling to help guide the business to make optimal data-driven decisions. The individual will provide critical support to both the operational & commercial teams, as well as the wider analytics team. The ideal candidate will have the drive and ambition to challenge the status quo, as well as being able to create clarity out of ambiguity. The role will form a key part of the analytics leadership team and as such the successful candidate will help shape the overall strategy for BI & Analytics.
In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.
THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play
- Single source of truth on business health, key commercial KPIs and overall performance trends.
- Own the day-to-day KPI monitoring.
- Improvement of the overall commercial position through insights and recommendations, partnering with key commercial stakeholders, finance and the wider analytics team.
- Weekly trading meetings and monthly business reviews.
- Proactive ad hoc deep dive analysis.
- Collaboration with the finance function on reporting and forecasting.
- Manage conflicting requirements, priorities and senior stakeholder expectations.
- Input into the wider analytics strategy and collaboration across the group.
THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate
- 2+ years' experience in an analytics/technical role
- Bachelor's Degree in a highly numerate major (Math, Stats, Econ, etc.) or relevant experience in data engineering / analysis
- Strong personal organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a lot of ambiguity
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel and Tableau or another data visualization platforms required
- Familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Python, R) and cloud computing platforms (e.g. Databricks)
- Strong problem-solving skills, allied with track record of transforming data into actionable business insight
- Experience collaboratively working with colleagues in other countries and time zones preferred
- Strong stakeholder management
- Ability to be independent and lead on projects - proactive thinking
- Advanced level understanding of the igaming ecosystem, ideally including poker.
ABOUT FANDUEL
FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.
In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.
FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).
PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right
We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer 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, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. Benefits differ across location, role, and level.
FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.
FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel.com.
The applicable salary range for this position is $79,000- $99,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Which gaming & esports companies in New York sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Several established gaming and esports companies with New York offices have filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM-eligible roles, including Take-Two Interactive, Scopely, and Warner Bros. Games. Esports organizations with technology or data operations based in New York have also sponsored STEM OPT candidates. Sponsorship availability varies by role type, team headcount, and hiring cycle, so confirming directly with each employer's recruiting team is important.
Which cities in New York have the most gaming & esports F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan concentrates the highest number of gaming and esports employer offices in New York, particularly in Midtown and the Flatiron District where several publishers and studios are headquartered. Brooklyn has a growing cluster of independent game studios and esports technology companies. Outside New York City, the broader Hudson Valley and Albany areas have smaller but present game development presences, though STEM OPT sponsorship activity there is more limited.
What types of gaming & esports roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT extension must align with a STEM-designated degree field as listed by the Department of Homeland Security. In gaming and esports, this commonly includes software engineering, data science, machine learning, computer graphics, cybersecurity, and network engineering positions. Game design roles tied to a computer science or information technology degree may also qualify. Roles that are primarily creative, managerial, or non-technical typically do not meet the STEM OPT eligibility criteria.
How do I find gaming & esports F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 STEM OPT visa sponsorship in the gaming and esports industry across New York, pulling from verified employer LCA filing data through DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification. This lets you identify which companies have an active record of sponsoring STEM OPT candidates rather than relying on unverified job descriptions. Filtering by New York state and the gaming and esports category on Migrate Mate narrows results to the most relevant postings.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in gaming & esports?
New York City employers are subject to the city's pay transparency law, which requires salary ranges in job postings, giving STEM OPT candidates useful context when evaluating roles. New York's large concentration of gaming publishers and esports organizations also means more competition for open positions compared to smaller markets. STEM OPT candidates should confirm their employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT extensions regardless of state.