Engineer, Event Race Live Applications

NASCAR; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineer, Event Race Live Applications at NASCAR in Concord, NC. You will shape real-time tech platforms that power race operations and data distribution, leading high-throughput systems and streaming pipelines, while mentoring engineers and driving reliability in mission-critical live event technologies.

You will build cloud-based, scalable solutions, manage WebSocket services, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality technical outcomes with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• At least 3 years of software development experience with enterprise apps.
• Expertise in C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Node.js, AWS, and real-time streaming systems.
• Ability to lead projects, mentor juniors, and influence engineering direction.
• Strong cloud, DevOps, CI/CD, version control, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10–15% including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and implement complex software using C# .NET, Node.js, and Go.
• Design, build, and support high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines and streaming systems.
• Maintain the race data platform, including WebSocket services and subscriber management.
• Build and operate scalable containerized apps in AWS with reliability and performance.
• Establish monitoring, logging, alerts, and performance metrics for health and reliability.
• Lead software testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of critical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and strategy.

Skills

C#

.NET

Node.js

Go

Real-time data streaming

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

WebSocket

CI/CD

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.

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.

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.

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