Real-Time VAR & Broadcast Tech Specialist

Sportec Solutions AG; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportec Solutions AG in Arlington, TX seeks a technically adept professional to support live sports broadcasting operations. You will set up and verify match systems, monitor performance, and provide real-time assistance to operators and officials to ensure seamless coverage.

Ideal candidates diagnose issues quickly under pressure, log incidents accurately, and participate in testing VAR features and updates. On-site role with flexibility for match schedules and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical support, broadcast operations, or live sports tech.
• Strong knowledge of soccer rules and match events.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and accurately.
• Comfortable in high-pressure, real-time environments.
• Availability for match schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and follow standardized procedures.
• Reliable high-speed internet and on-site work at the centralized operations center.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and verify system components prior to each match.
• Monitor system performance during live matches, including video feeds, network stability, and replay functionality.
• Provide real-time technical support to replay operators and match officials, escalating issues when necessary.
• Confirm the integrity of all broadcast signals and troubleshoot disruptions quickly.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve hardware, software, or connectivity issues under time pressure.
• Complete match logs, incident reports, and system performance summaries following Sportec’s standards.
• Conduct system shutdown procedures, review performance, and report anomalies or risks.
• Participate in testing new VAR features, workflows, and system updates to support improvement.
• Collaborate with replay operators, broadcast partners, and internal technical staff.

Skills

Technical support

Broadcast operations

Live sports technology

Rapid troubleshooting

Job description

Sportec Solutions AG in Arlington, TX seeks a technically adept professional to support live sports broadcasting operations. You will set up and verify match systems, monitor performance, and provide real-time assistance to operators and officials to ensure seamless coverage.

Ideal candidates diagnose issues quickly under pressure, log incidents accurately, and participate in testing VAR features and updates. On-site role with flexibility for match schedules and occasional travel.