Software Engineer Data

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide delivering experiences that are more immersive interactive and personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com  

About the Role

We are looking for strong software engineers who are hungry to learn continuously and take ownership of the tools and products that they work on in accordance with best practices for Agile Software Development. We believe that a good engineer can move from one project to another and can learn new skills effortlessly if they are motivated by what they do. Don't let the language or framework you know now be a barrier to applying for the role you would like!  

We will lean on your technical expertise and your pragmatic approach to problem solving; working in a team that prioritizes the principles of Agile delivery and continuous improvement. You will have a Data-driven evidence-based mentality comfortable with the principles of continuous experimentation and validation.
Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain data processing applications and services using Spark Java Kotlin
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines and Data Processing architectures
• Implement and manage relational databases ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean maintainable and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends 

Qualifications 

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer.
• Proficiency in one distributed columnar data store (Spark Hive Redshift Presto Snowflake)
• Proficiency in a compiled language(Java Scala Kotlin Python)
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g. MySQL PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit). 
• Familiarity with Kubernetes / Docker

The base salary range for this role is $145000 - $200000. 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 full-time roles will also be eligible to take part in Genius benefits and some roles may be eligible to take part in a variable compensation plan. For more details on the compensation and benefits package please get in touch with our Talent team.  

We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. Occasional travel may be required.

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports. 

One team being brave driving change  

We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.  

Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.

What We Do

Genius Sports is the layer between what happens on the field and how the world engages with it. Our solutions across the global sports ecosystem are underpinned by our next generation big data and artificial intelligence platform GeniusIQ. By ingesting and computing multiple real-time data feeds GeniusIQ powers a wide range of functions and applications across sports performance and officiation fan engagement advertising and sports betting. Founded in 2001 Genius Sports is now one of the world’s largest sports technology companies working with the likes of the NFL NBA EPL FIBA ESPN Sky Sports Flutter DraftKings and 100s more. We're headquartered in New York and London with offices in Los Angeles Medellin Tallinn Sofia Singapore Lausanne Manchester and Melbourne.

Why Work With Us

We are one team being brave driving change. Our company values help create a cohesive culture where we think feel and act like One Genius. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference driving our vision to be everywhere in sports redefining experiences through technology.

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