Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Sportradar; Wien; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Flexibility and autonomy

Office-first, hybrid model

Inclusive community

Job summary

Sportradar, the world’s leading sports technology company, is seeking a frontend engineer to join our Vienna office. You will design and implement frontend features for casino games, virtual sports, and live betting interfaces, collaborating with engineers, designers, and product leads.

You’ll work in an Agile environment with WebGL-based rendering using PixiJS and GSAP, building maintainable UI and owning features from design to production while mentoring teammates and contributing to

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software engineering with a focus on frontend development and production-grade UI.
• Experience with WebGL-based rendering and animation frameworks (PixiJS, GSAP).
• Understanding of component-based architecture, clean code, and reusable UI patterns.
• Experience building responsive, accessible web applications in production.
• Experience integrating frontend apps with REST APIs, real-time services, or event-driven backends.
• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows (code reviews, PRs).
• Experience with automated frontend testing (unit/integration/e2e).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for frontend.
• Ability to work independently and own features from design to production.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and balance of quality and speed.
• Clear communication with designers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers.
• Comfortable in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Proactive with continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evolve frontend features, interfaces, and gameplay experiences for gaming products.
• Translate product and game design requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Build clean, maintainable, and well-tested software.
• Take ownership of technical decisions, contribute to planning and architecture discussions.

Skills

Frontend development

WebGL

PixiJS

GSAP

REST APIs

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Sportradar is the world's leading sports technology company, creating immersive experiences at the intersection of sports, betting, and entertainment. Every day, our products engage millions of sports fans and players around the globe.

Within our iGaming(Playradar)division, we are building the next generation of gaming experiences acrossCasino Games, Virtual Sports, Live Betting Products, 24/7 Experiences, and other innovative gaming concepts inspired by the world of sports. By combining premium sports content, engaging gameplay mechanics, andcutting-edgetechnology, we create products that redefine how players engage with sports and casino entertainment.

Based in our Vienna office, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with experienced engineers, designers, and product leaders, contribute to key technical and creative decisions, and help build scalable, engaging frontend experiences that bring our growing games portfolio to life for players.

Ifyou’reexcited by creativity, innovation, and building games that players love, join us and help shape the future ofSportradarcasino & virtual Games.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Design, implement, and evolve high-quality frontend features, user interfaces, and gameplay experiences for reliable, scalable, and engaging gaming products.
• Translate product and game design requirements into robust technical solutions, providing constructive feedback and asking the right questions to improve outcomes.
• Build clean, maintainable, and well-tested software that minimizes defects, supports efficient operations, and enables future product growth.
• Take ownership of technical decisions within your area, actively suggest improvements, and contribute to planning, architecture discussions, and retrospectives.

ABOUT YOU:

• Strong professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on frontend development and production-grade user-facing applications.
• Experience with WebGL-based rendering and animation frameworks, particularly PixiJS and GSAP, for building high-performance interactive user experiences and gameplay interfaces.
• Good understanding of component-based architecture, clean code, reusable UI patterns, and frontend software design principles.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining responsive, accessible, and performant web applications in production environments.
• Experience integrating frontend applications with REST APIs, real-time services, or event-driven backend systems.
• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows, including code reviews and pull requests.
• Practical experience with automated frontend testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing approaches.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for frontend applications.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of features from technical design through to production.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and ability to balance quality, speed, usability, and maintainability.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including designers and product managers.
• Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers and support strong frontend engineering practices across the team.
• Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Proactive attitude and continuous learning mindset.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience in game development, casino games, virtual sports, betting products, or other real-time/high-availability entertainment systems.
• Experience with graphics, animation, canvas/WebGL, or interactive gameplay interfaces.
• Exposure to mobile-first development, responsive design systems, and accessibility best practices.
• Experience making architectural and technical decisions for scalable, maintainable frontend applications.
• Ability to design frontend solutions that support performance, reliability, observability, and long-term maintainability.
• Leading by example in code quality, reviews, testing discipline, and frontend engineering best practices.Supporting the team with technical guidance, mentoring, and pragmatic decision-making.
• Practical experience using AI tools to support software development.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code and ensure correctness, security, and maintainability.
• Understanding of best practices and limitations of AI-assisted development.
• Comfortable integrating AI tools into day-to-day engineering workflows to improve productivity and quality.

OUR OFFER:

• Acollaborative environmentwith colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe,Asiaandthe US) including varioussocial eventsandteambuilding.
• Flexibilityto manage your workday and tasks withautonomy.
• A balance ofstructureandautonomyto tackle your daily tasks.
• Vibrantandinclusivecommunitywhichwelcomesall participants.
• GlobalEmployee AssistanceProgram.
• CalmandReulayapp(leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation — both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the office strengthen the foundation of our success and culture. For this reason, we are an office-first business operating on a hybrid model, with team members working in the officefour days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Initial Screening:A quickonlinechat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
• Technical Assessment:Take@hometasktoshowcaseyour technical skills.
• TechnicalInterview:Meet with theHiringManagerand/oradditionalInterviewerto dive into your solution.
• Final Interview:Organized to meet the team, assess team fit, and learn more about the candidate's background, experience, and motivation for the role.
• Final Steps:Receive feedback and, if successful,offer!

Additional Information

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite to join our team!

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