Ad-Tech Software Engineer III — Backend Systems Lead

Genius Sports Statistician Network; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Job summary

Genius Sports in New York is seeking a Software Engineer III who brings deep technical expertise, ownership, and a continuous learning mindset to the tools and products they build. You will contribute across problem spaces, lead through influence, and help shape technical direction and engineering culture.

We emphasize Agile practices, data-driven decision making, and balancing short‑term delivery with long‑term system health.

Qualifications

• Proficient in multiple programming languages including Rust, Kotlin, and Typescript.
• Experience with architectural patterns and building scalable systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound technical decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities to explain concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, and evolution of data platforms and backend systems.
• Grow into a technical authority, influencing architecture and standards.
• Collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define system boundaries and APIs.
• Drive performance, scalability, reliability, and operability of critical systems.
• Design and implement efficient data storage and access patterns.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code and promote best practices.

Skills

Rust

Kotlin

Typescript

Tools

Containers

Cloud-native environments

Job description

Genius Sports in New York is seeking a Software Engineer III who brings deep technical expertise, ownership, and a continuous learning mindset to the tools and products they build. You will contribute across problem spaces, lead through influence, and help shape technical direction and engineering culture.

We emphasize Agile practices, data-driven decision making, and balancing short‑term delivery with long‑term system health.