Gameday Tech Lead: Automated Officiating Systems

NBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The NBA is seeking a Project-based role to lead the gameday operations and maintenance of the automated officiating sensor suite at the Maverik Center for the 2026–2027 G League season. This position bridges engineering development and arena operations to ensure technologies are setup to spec, calibrated, and running reliably during games.

Responsibilities include on-site inspection, managing the tech stack, coordinating with venue staff, and ensuring data is captured and stored properly.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in broadcast technology, sports venue technology, or technical operations.
• Hands-on with cameras, mounting fixtures, and software applications.
• Familiarity with cabling, connectivity, and basic computer IT concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting instincts — systematic approach under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run on-site inspection and management of automated officiating technology stack at the Maverik Center on game days.
• Lead gameday operations for connected basketball technology from pregame setup to postgame teardown.
• Verify physical placements and functionality of cameras managed by technology vendors.
• Ensure all data is captured and flows to NBA storage locations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with technology with team and venue staff, escalation to vendors as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate with team and venue personnel to ensure technology functions smoothly alongside typical game operations.

Skills

Broadcast technology

Sports venue technology

Technical operations

Camera operation

Cabling & connectivity

IT concepts

Troubleshooting

Reading deployment docs

Tools

Linux

Python scripting

Job description

The NBA is seeking a Project-based role to lead the gameday operations and maintenance of the automated officiating sensor suite at the Maverik Center for the 2026–2027 G League season. This position bridges engineering development and arena operations to ensure technologies are setup to spec, calibrated, and running reliably during games.

Responsibilities include on-site inspection, managing the tech stack, coordinating with venue staff, and ensuring data is captured and stored properly.