Jobs at Genius Sports
Genius Sports is a global leader in sports data and technology, delivering real‑time scoring, odds, and analytics to bookmakers, clubs, and media outlets. Their platform powers over 1,000 sporting events worldwide and integrates data from football, basketball, cricket, and esports.
Open roles span software engineering (Python, Java, Spark), data engineering (Kafka, Hadoop, GCP), product management, UX design, and data science. Candidates can expect remote‑friendly environments, agile teams, and a tech stack that includes Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS services.
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Product Development Specialist
Company: GritR Sports
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 07, 2024
GRITR, a leading sports and outdoors retailer with a strong e-commerce presence and firearms storefronts in the DFW area, is seeking a Product Development Specialist. This role involves driving the development of the company's outdoor and tactical product line, managing vendors, overseeing financial documents, and engaging in the design process. The ideal candidate should have a keen attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and previous experience in product development. GRITR offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to inclusivity.
Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Rust)
Company: Genius Sports
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Mar 05, 2024
<p><br ><br ><p> <p><strong>Second Spectrum is a Sports Emmywinning data amp tech company<strong> that is building the next way of seeing sports by capturing and producing the highest quality data and innovative content for many of the worlds largest leagues and media partners such as the NFL NBA English Premier League ESPN Amazon and CBS Sports<p> <p>We are pushing the boundaries of deep tech machine learning computer vision big data augmented and virtual reality Our passion for cuttingedge design and decades of experience playing college and professional sports is an equal part of the magic that brings unique and innovative products to life These products have helped Second Spectrum partners to multiple NBA championships to win matches on football pitches around the world to entertain and educate millions of fans on TV and digital In 2021 Second Spectrum was acquired by Genius Sports bringing together a unique combination of technological operational and commercial capabilities<p> <p>We believe that technology will revolutionize the way that sports are played coached and experienced Were just getting started turning our joint vision of transformative sports technologies into reality <p> <p>Second Spectrum is the place to be if youre interested in working on cutting edge technology in sports alongside incredibly driven and ambitious teammates Our innovative and dynamic environment emphasizes opportunities for motivated individuals to maximize their growth and impact<p> <p><br ><p><p><strong>The Role Senior Software Engineer Backend Rust<strong><p> <p>Second Spectrum is building a comprehensive system responsible for producing and distributing its highest quality and lowest latency tracking skeletal pose eventing and video streams to date You will design and develop the services required to execute all parts of this process for thousands of basketball and soccer games every year <br >This role is based in our recently opened global center <strong>New York City<strong> office Located in midtown Manhattan amongst the iconic skyline youll be immersed in cultural richness that inspires innovation and creativity Join our team and add your talents to building a hub for all of Genius Sports<br >Specifically you can expect to<p> <ul><li>Develop our run management system that ensures we generate all data streams on time with minimal human input<li> <li>Develop our storage and distribution layer responsible for making all of our data available to consumers at low latency<li> <li>Integrate lowlatency algorithms in collaboration with the computer vision artificial intelligence and augmentation teams in order to produce our data streams<li> <li>Develop performant code targeting cutting edge devices both in the cloud and onpremise<li> <li>Build highly autonomous systems to scale our technology and minimize the need for manual intervention<li> <li>Collaborate on tools and frameworks that support the developer experience and velocity across the engineering organization<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>Proficiency with Rust or other statically typed languages like Go or TypeScript<li> <li>Experience building distributed systems<li> <li>Experience with database design<li> <li>Teamfirst mindset<li> <li>Ability to excel in a fastpaced environment<li> <li>Care for your craft<li> <li>Desire to learn and teach others <li> <ul><p><strong> <strong><p> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>Experience with architecting and benchmarking highperformance realtime systems<li> <li>Experience with streaming technology like Pulsar or Kafka<li> <li>Experience with Docker and Kubernetes<li> <li>Experience with AWS S3 RDS EC2 ECR<li> <li>Experience building products for live events<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Our Work Environment and What You Will Benefit From<strong><p> <ul><li>Cuttingedge products to work on for major professional sports leagues and teams<li> <li>Teamoriented engineering habits and software engineering best practices readable maintainable and efficient code<li> <li>Flat hierarchy and collaborative management led by experienced and strong technical leads<li> <li>Innovative and dynamic environment which encourages selfdevelopment and opportunities to make an impact<li> <li>Multicultural team with employees based across several countries eg Switzerland Denmark France United States<li> <li>Potential for EquityBonus Flexible working hours Competitive salary Medical and dental benefits 401k match<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Whats in it for you<strong> <p> <p>As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance our benefits include health insurance skills training and much more depending on the location We also offer a host of softer benefits including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties monthly team building events sports tournaments charity days and wellbeing activities <p> <p><em>The base salary range for this role is $125000 $175000 There are a number of factors which affect what the specific pay offer would be for this role including location seniority and relevant educational and working experience This is base salary only all fulltime roles will also be eligible to take part in Second Spectrum benefits and equity plan and some roles may be eligible to take part in a bonus plan For more details on the compensation and benefits package please get in touch with our Talent team<em><p> <p><br ><p><p><strong>How we work<strong> <p> <p>We have adapted a forwardthinking Ways of Working framework which sets out amongst other things the opportunities for Second Spectrum to work flexibly remotely and on working holidays It affects different teams and locations differently so please ask for further information on how it would work with this role <p> <p>Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of whats achievable always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives We collaborate we innovate and we celebrate We will continue to grow as an organization and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team<p> <p><em>Second Spectrum part of Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business our customers and our staff We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age different abilities or disability gender identity or reassignment marriage pregnancy maternity race or nationality religion or belief sex and sexual orientation and any other applicable status Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability <em><p> <p><br ><p>
Email and SMS Marketing Specialist
Company: Academy Sports + Outdoors
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 02, 2024
The job posting is for an Email and SMS Marketing Specialist position. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with 1-2 years of experience in email marketing, web analytics, and online marketing. The candidate should have a strong background in managing high-volume email programs, understanding email performance metrics, and expertise in Email/SMS metrics and ROI analysis. The responsibilities include coordinating daily email and SMS campaigns, partnering with cross-functional teams for list growth and engagement, utilizing a Customer Data Platform, and providing detailed reporting. The company values hard work, commitment, and growth, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Senior Software Engineer - Video
Company: Genius Sports
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Mar 05, 2024
Second Spectrum, a Sports Emmy-winning data and tech company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their video engineering group in New York City. The role involves developing and enhancing real-time and on-demand video processing and augmentation capabilities. The company is known for its cutting-edge technology, creative design, and hands-on experience in sports. They offer a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and impact, along with competitive benefits and a multicultural team. The base salary range is $155,000 - $175,000.
Senior HSE Specialist
Company: Academy Sports + Outdoors
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 06, 2024
The job posting is for a Safety and Environmental position in the retail or distribution sector. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, OSHA 30 Hour General Industry class, and at least five years of safety and environmental work experience. The candidate must be proficient in environmental and safety regulations, and have experience in regulatory compliance. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential. The role involves developing safety improvement initiatives, managing daily safety operations, and representing the company to external regulatory agencies. The candidate will also conduct safety inspections, audits, and provide training to team members.
Social Media Specialist
Company: GritR Sports
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 05, 2024
GRITR, a sports and outdoors retailer in North Richland Hills, TX, is seeking a Social Media Specialist. The role involves creating and managing social media content, engaging with the community, and collaborating with influencers. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in social media, exceptional writing and communication skills, and expertise in videography, photography, and graphic design. The position is full-time, permanent, with a salary of $21-$25 per hour and comprehensive benefits. The company values a shared love for the outdoor lifestyle and unique company culture.
Risk Management Specialist
Company: Academy Sports + Outdoors
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 03, 2024
The job posting is for an entry-level position in a company that values hard work, commitment, and growth. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent corporate experience, and preferably one or more years of commercial insurance or related experience. Key skills include time management, teamwork, customer service, critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, effective communication, and a high work ethic. Responsibilities involve determining OSHA recordability of incidents, managing new store meetings, responding to property insurance carrier recommendations, acting as an emergency captain, handling insurance administration, and managing Risk Management invoice payment and new vendor setup. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sports Data Operator - Baseball/Softball (Franklin, WI)
Company: Realplay Sports
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Posted Feb 29, 2024
<p>Realplay is looking for applicants with a passion for baseball softball or sports data collection The ideal candidate should have the desire to play a key role within an innovative team thats actively advancing the sports industry forward This position is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of the sports tech industry <p> <p>Realplay delivers video of every swing pitch and defensive play that any player makes on a baseball or softball field Our cameras capture every moment for each player and store them on personalized profiles in order to help players improve their game easily share their highlights with anyone and hold onto memories <p> <p>Job Description <p> <p>Realplay is looking for selfdriven data operators for the SpringSummer baseball and softball season As a member of our Sports Operations Team your work will contribute directly to the fastpaced growth of our company and the advancement of the sports tech industry as a whole Our Sports Data Operators will be tasked with <p> <ul><li>Attend Realplays partner facility <b><i>The Rock<i><b> in <b><i>Franklin WI<i><b> to score live games using our software<li> <li>Learn how to setup and operate Realplays professional sports video system<li> <li>Attend indoor facility where Realplay equipment is set up to score prerecorded games<li> <li>Engage and communicate with coaches facility staff and tournament attendees at events<li> <li>Participate in professional advancement exercises<li> <li>Communicate with supervisors and other staff members to achieve a common goal<li> <li>Treat all equipment properly and with care<li> <li>Contribute to product development and innovation<li> <ul><p>Requirements <p> <ul><li> <p>Excellent professional communication skills <p> <li> <li> <p>Understanding of baseballsoftball<p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p>Energy enthusiasm and selfmotivated <p> <li> <li> <p>Comfortable working with new technology <p> <li> <li> <p>Strong attention to detail <p> <li> <li> <p>Easy access to transportation to and from sites <p> <li> <li> <p>Desire to work within a fastpaced environment <p> <li> <ul><p>Pay $14Hr<br >TrainingStart Dates will be in April or May and run throughout the season as necessary<p>
Staff Software Engineer (Data Platform)
Company: Genius Sports
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Mar 05, 2024
Genius Sports, a rapidly growing sports technology company, is seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join their global team. The company champions a sustainable sports data ecosystem and is known for working with major leagues like the NFL and English Premier League. The role of a Staff Engineer involves working on highly distributed, real-time systems using modern CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have at least seven years of professional engineering experience, expertise in object-oriented programming, and proficiency in designing REST APIs. The company offers a competitive salary, health insurance, skills training, and a collaborative work environment.
Sourcing Manager
Company: Academy Sports + Outdoors
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 07, 2024
The job posting is for a Sourcing, Product Development, Buying, Planning or Production Management position. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, and at least 2+ years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include negotiating pricing with suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and driving strategic category goals. The role also involves leading cross-functional meetings, preparing presentations, and assisting in supplier onboarding and training. The company values hard work, commitment, and growth, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Product Manager
Company: Sports Reference
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 02, 2024
<p><b>We are no longer reviewing applications for this position<b><b>Job Summary<b> <p><p>Were expanding our Design and Product Management Team to include a versatile Product Manager who excels at product growth but is also strong in corefeature work and excited to collaborate on productmarket fit expansion concepts Sports Reference currently serves 20 million and growing monthly users through our free adsupported Reference sites Baseball Reference Basketball Reference etc and Stathead our SaaS offering that empowers users to dive deeper into our massive Reference databases with powerful search and filtering tools We also recently acquired Immaculate Grid the viral baseball trivia game and have since launched adsupported grid games for basketball football hockey and soccer<p> <p>Our sites display performance metrics for thousands of athletes but your focus will be on the performance metrics of our products such as conversion funnels event data and churn rate Youll be focused on how our users are finding using and succeeding with our products With that increased understanding we will devise new strategies to find even more people who will love our products<p> <p><b>Background<b> <p><p>Sports References capacity to make wellinformed product decisions is growing The current fiveperson Product Group includes a wide range of disciplines such as web development research methods design user experience research and SEO Were seeking a Product Manager who can work with all of these disciplines as well as our Marketing Data and Engineering Teams to help define and execute our product strategy and roadmap<p> <p>You will report to the Director of Design and Product Management We have many of the ingredients of a highperforming product team in place Our core purpose and North Star metrics including their inputs are wellknown across the company We have a mountain of product ideas recorded as Bet Sheets Our products are performing well but we know there is an opportunity to amplify that success<p> <p>Your success in this position will be a combination of driving growth with a focus on Statheads growth enhancing existing products and features to facilitate that growth using data effectively ensuring user satisfaction and collaborating on new ways to expand productmarket fit Its a multifaceted role that demands a blend of strategic thinking data analysis collaboration and usercentric focus<p> <p><b>To Apply<b> <p><p>Please visit our jobs website at httpssportsreferencellcbreezyhr and submit your resume and a cover letter for this position In your cover letter describe your experience and why you think you would be a great fit for this role We believe that knowledge of the sports industry as a fan or follower not necessarily on a professional level would put a candidate at a significant advantage but we would consider an exceptional candidate who does not follow sports closely<p> <p>We will begin the phone interview process the week of February 5 2024 Applications arriving after this date will be collected but will receive consideration at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the progress we have made in filling the position We have provided a general outline of our interview process here httpswwwsportsreferencecomjobinterviewprocesshtml<p> <p><b>Our Purpose and Values<b> <p><p>We democratize data so our users enjoy understand and share the sports they love<p> <p>We value<p> <ul><li>Respect for our users the athletes we cover and our team<li> <li>Craftsmanship in building tools and products<li> <li>Reliable tools and services that meet our users needs every day and<li> <li>Data democratization We publish many data sets for emerging and underserved sports For instance the New York Times covered our recognition of the Negro Leagues as major leagues in the summer of 2021<li> <ul><p>To meet these expectations we encourage team members to participate in company discussions and share new ideas features or potential solutions to problems<p> <p><b>Goals and Tasks for Your First Year In rough order of importance<b><b>MustReach Goals and Tasks<b> <p><ul><li>Develop a deep understanding of our products and the users who rely on them<li> <li>Manage and optimize the Stathead conversion funnel Ensure campaigns are properly tracked so we can better understand the upgrade path from our free Reference sites to Stathead By working closely with Marketing and Engineering youll optimize these campaigns and develop new ones<li> <li>Also lead additional corefeature product work including creating project detail sheets documenting feature specifications and testing throughout the development process<li> <li>Work with the Director of Design and Product Management to define and execute the product strategy and roadmap through feature and growth work as well as productmarket fit expansion We will be guided by our purpose and north star metrics while favoring outcomes over outputs<li> <li>Prepare for lead and synthesize user interviews related to the efforts you are leading Additionally regularly attend interviews related to product discovery that are led by other researchers and PMs<li> <li>Be an active member of our Product Group Regularly participate in Bet Sheet meetings where we review new product ideas prioritization exercises and any other team rituals<li> <li>Develop strong working relationships with all other teams at Sports Reference Engineering Marketing and Data<li> <ul><p><b>NicetoReach Goals and Tasks<b> <p><ul><li>Be comfortable making small changes in our codebase such as adding UTM campaigns tracking events and text edits<li> <li>Identify ways to apply more experimentation in our work so we can quickly learn and adjust<li> <li>We describe the guiding philosophy of the visual design and usability of our sites as aggressively functional We are in the initial planning stages of our first design refresh in over six years You will most likely play a supporting role in this effort but it will impact the products you are working on Our end goal will be a modernized look and feel across the Reference sites and Stathead but one that remains classic and focuses heavily on data presentation page speed accessibility and readability<li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications and Skills<b> <p><ul><li>Familiarity with product analytics Google Analytics or similar such as event and conversion tracking We are expecting some experience here but not necessarily extensive experience There is room to grow here rather than bringing in someone already at an expert level<li> <li>Experience working on a softwareasaservice ecommerce or subscription product would be considered a plus<li> <li>For example a UX DesignerResearcher project manager or scrum master looking to move into product management could be a good fit if that person worked for a company selling a product or service to end users and understands how product analytics can positively influence their work<li> <li>Continue your ongoing professional development which we will support<li> <ul><p><b>Salary<b> <p><p>Salary range starting at $93k for US based employees We are a remotefirst company and determine our pay range for this position based on the market rates for Philadelphia our home base The salary offered will be based on your experience and skill level <p> <p>For candidates outside of the United States we will calculate a local market rate based on pay for comparable positions in that market and comparable benefits packages when possible<p> <p>Annual bonuses are variable and are tied to a percentage of the companys end of year profits and the employees time worked and salary earned during the year In the last three years they have averaged 15 of annual salary<p> <p><b>Benefits<b> <p><p>Even though we are a small company Sports Reference has a generous benefits package<p> <ul><li>The total value of our benefits package is up to $30000<li> <li>We cover full health and dental insurance costs for fulltime employees and their dependent children We cover 7080 of plans for an entire family<li> <li>We have a 401k with a match on your contributions up to 4 of your base salary The 401k has many low cost investing options<li> <li>We pay all premiums for companysponsored life and longterm disability insurance for all employees<li> <li>We provide up to $7000year in continuing education benefits<li> <li>Even if you live in or near Philly you have the option to work remotely as much as you choose We generally work a standard workday but with flexibility to flex hours within that framework <li> <li>Any parent welcoming a new child to their family is entitled to 13 weeks of fully paid leave and up to an additional 26 weeks at halftime<li> <li>Employees begin with 18 days of PTO per year and an additional 8 paid company holidays and accrue sick leave at the rate of one day per month<li> <li>We will generally buy you whatever equipment will make you the most productive<li> <li>We typically will pay for reasonable movingrelated expenses related to your acceptance of a position with Sports Reference Please ask if you have any questions related to this benefit<li> <li>We provide a $50month remote work stipend to cover the cost of internet access and incidental expenses<li> <li>For employees outside of the United States we will work to provide equivalent benefits or additional compensation<li> <ul><p><b>Other Information<b> <p><ul><li>Sports References first site was launched in 2000 We have bootstrapped ourselves to 32 fulltime employees and have no venture capital backing<li> <li>We are willing to provide accommodations for candidates for whom the timing or structure of our interview process may be challenging This may include early morning or evening interview times or provide payment to cover child care expenses if needed If you are applying for a role where verbal communication is not a significant requirement we may consider an alternative form of interview as is reasonably possible and suitable Similarly if an extended period of internet connectivity is a challenge we may consider an alternate form of interview If we invite you to interview please let us know of any possibly necessary accommodations<li> <li>Our typical interview process is described at httpswwwsportsreferencecomjobinterviewprocesshtml <li> <li>Sports Reference is a remotefirst company Sports Reference is located in Philadelphia and nonPhiladelphia candidates will be considered on an equal footing to those who are local Presently all Sports Reference employees are working remotely at least some of the time We have reopened our office but well over half of our team is fulltime remote and those in Philly are in the office on days of their choosing<li> <li>This is a fulltime position<li> <li>Employment at Sports Reference LLC is atwill and this position is an atwill appointment<li> <li>Applicants are generally preferred to have a legal right to work in the United States Please let us know in your application if you do not have the right to work in the United States We have hired two employees located outside of the United States so we will consider foreign applicants <li> <li>We are a corporate sponsor of Women in Sports and Tech<li> <li>100 of our merchandise sales support youth sports<li> <ul><p>Sports Reference is a growing company and your work will be highly visible and have a definite and immediate impact Read about us in the New York Times and The Athletic We reach over 20 million users each month and served over 2 billion pages in 2023<br ><p> <p><strong>Sports Reference provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship status civil union status color discrimination domestic partnership status domestic violence victim status familial status gender gender expression gender identity gender transition genetic information immigration status marital status marriage to a coworker mental or physical disability or illness military service military and veteran status national origin including physical cultural or linguistic characteristics nationality parental leave pregnancy including childbirth breastfeeding or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth race including traits that are historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles including braids locks and twists religion retaliation sexual harassment sexual or affectional orientation actual or perceived whether or not traditionally associated with the persons designated sex at birth status with regard to public assistance transgender identity unfavorable discharge of military status less than honorable but not dishonorable or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances or on the basis of sports franchise preferences<strong><p>
Manager in Training Let's Play Soccer, ISA
Company: Let's Play Sports
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Posted Mar 02, 2024
Let's Play offers a Manager in Training position with a salary range of $45K to $54K, depending on experience. The benefits include comprehensive healthcare, unlimited vacation, and various training programs. The role involves facility operations, sales and marketing, hiring and recruiting, and employee training and management. Qualifications include a minimum of 1+ years of sales, leadership, and customer service experience, and an associate's degree or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include bilingual skills in Spanish, soccer knowledge, and team sports experience. The company culture emphasizes professional development, career advancement, and a great work environment.