Software Engineer, Fan Engagement

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 personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com

The Role – Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Fan Engagement team and take ownership of delivering high- quality software end-to-end. In this role, you’ll design, build, and improve systems while solving moderately complex problems and balancing technical decisions with user impact. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and play an active role in mentoring others and strengthening team practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the design, implementation, testing, and delivery of features or subsystems end-to-end

Develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems

Identify and drive improvements to existing codebases, systems, and development practices

Solve moderately complex technical problems with a thoughtful approach to trade-offs

Participate in and contribute meaningfully to system design discussions and reviews

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver user-centered solutions

Mentor and support junior engineers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing

Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement, and communicate them clearly

Contribute to a culture of quality through testing, documentation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

Experience developing and delivering production-quality software in a professional or comparable environment

Proficiency in developing professional web apps and familiarity with modern development frameworks

Experience owning features or components from design through deployment

Solid understanding of software development fundamentals, system design, and debugging practices

Ability to work independently on moderately complex problems with limited guidance

Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners , contributing to shared o utcomes , and incorporating feedback

Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with ReactJS and NodeJS

Experience designing and improving systems or services beyond individual features

Familiarity with performance optimization, scalability, and reliability concepts

Experience mentoring or supporting the growth of other engineers

Exposure to working across teams or contributing to shared systems

Experience with testing strategies, observability, and CI/CD pipelines

What’s in it for you?

The salary for this role is based on an annualized salary range of $185,000 - $210,000 USD. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.

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. For more details on the compensation and benefits package, please get in touch with our Talent team.

How we work

We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. This role is based in New York and is required to work from our office 4 days a week.

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 Diversity | Genius

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