Engineer, Event Race Live Applications

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR); Concord (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

At NASCAR in Concord, NC, the Engineer, Event Race Live Applications will shape real-time technology platforms powering race operations and data distribution. You will design and deliver scalable, low-latency applications and streaming systems, while driving innovation, reliability, and performance across mission-critical live-event technologies.

You will lead the race data platform development, WebSocket infrastructure, and subscriber management, building containerized AWS services for high

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience.
• Experience with real-time, high-volume data streaming and WebSocket tech.
• Strong cloud, DevOps, CI/CD, and version control knowledge.
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and implement complex software applications using modern technologies including C# .NET, Node.js, and Go.
• Design, build, and support high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines and real-time streaming systems.
• Develop and maintain the race data platform, including services, WebSocket infrastructure, subscriber management, and real-time data delivery.
• Build and operate scalable, containerized applications in AWS, ensuring availability, resiliency, and performance.
• Establish monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance metrics to maintain application health and reliability.
• Lead software testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of critical technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and technical strategy.

Skills

C#/.NET

Node.js

Go

Real-time data streaming

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

AWS

WebSocket

CI/CD

Containerization

Job description

At NASCAR, you will work alongside passionate people creating experiences fans feel and helping shape the future of sports and entertainment. NASCAR is seeking an experienced Engineer, Event Race Live Applications to: Help shape the real-time technology platforms that power NASCAR race operations and data distribution. Lead the design and delivery of scalable, low-latency applications and streaming systems. Drive innovation, reliability, and performance across mission-critical live event technologies. Create resilient cloud-based solutions that support real-time data delivery at scale. Advance engineering excellence through technical leadership, collaboration, and mentorship. ...based in Concord, North Carolina.

What You'll Do

• Develop, modify, and implement complex software applications using modern technologies including C# .NET, Node.js, and Go.
• Design, build, and support high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines and real-time streaming systems.
• Develop and maintain the race data platform, including services, WebSocket infrastructure, subscriber management, and real-time data delivery.
• Build and operate scalable, containerized applications in AWS, ensuring availability, resiliency, and performance.
• Establish monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance metrics to maintain application health and reliability.
• Lead software testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of critical technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and technical strategy.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience with enterprise-level applications.
• Expertise in C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Node.js, AWS services, and modern software architecture.
• Experience designing and supporting real-time, high-volume data streaming systems and WebSocket technologies.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects, provide mentorship, and influence engineering direction.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.
• Relevant certifications such as MCSD, Microsoft Azure Developer, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10-15%, including weekends, as business needs require.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to build and evolve the real-time technology that powers NASCAR's race data ecosystem and supports critical live event operations. Your work will directly influence the speed, reliability, and scalability of the systems that connect teams, partners, and stakeholders to the data they depend on, while helping NASCAR remain a trailblazing leader in sports and entertainment technology. Through technical leadership and innovation, you'll help shape the future of how NASCAR delivers and leverages real-time information across the sport. Behind every race weekend are talented people helping shape the future of sports and entertainment.

Our people are the key to our success. That is why we offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

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The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conducting recruitment and hiring activities in a fair, ethical, and legally compliant manner. In support of this commitment, all employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, and are made without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including socioeconomic, marital, parental, or caregiving status.