Software Engineer, Fan Engagement

Engg; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Skills training

Social events and team building

Job summary

Genius Sports in New York is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Fan Engagement team and own end-to-end software delivery. You will design, build, and improve systems while mentoring others and collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers.

You will contribute to scalable, reliable solutions and help drive quality through testing and documentation, with a strong emphasis on team practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering production‑quality software in a professional or comparable environment.
• Proficiency building professional web apps with modern frameworks.
• Experience owning features from design to deployment.
• Strong fundamentals in software development, system design, and debugging.
• Ability to work independently on moderately complex problems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners and feedback.
• Strong communication and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design, implementation, testing, and delivery of features or subsystems.
• Develop and maintain scalable, reliable software.
• Identify and drive improvements to existing codebases and development practices.
• Solve moderately complex technical problems with thoughtful trade-offs.
• Participate in and contribute to system design discussions and reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver user-centered solutions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers through code reviews and pairing.
• Communicate risks, dependencies, and opportunities clearly.
• Contribute to a culture of quality through testing, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Production software

Web apps

Ownership of features

System design

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Tools

ReactJS

NodeJS

CI/CD

Job description

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com

The Role – Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Fan Engagement team and take ownership of delivering high‑quality software end‑to‑end. In this role, you’ll design, build, and improve systems while solving moderately complex problems and balancing technical decisions with user impact. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners and play an active role in mentoring others and strengthening team practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the design, implementation, testing, and delivery of features or subsystems end‑to‑end
• Develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems
• Identify and drive improvements to existing codebases, systems, and development practices
• Solve moderately complex technical problems with a thoughtful approach to trade‑offs
• Participate in and contribute meaningfully to system design discussions and reviews
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver user‑centered solutions
• Mentor and support junior engineers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement, and communicate them clearly
• Contribute to a culture of quality through testing, documentation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Experience developing and delivering production‑quality software in a professional or comparable environment
• Proficiency in developing professional web apps and familiarity with modern development frameworks
• Experience owning features or components from design through deployment
• Solid understanding of software development fundamentals, system design, and debugging practices
• Ability to work independently on moderately complex problems with limited guidance
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional partners, contributing to shared outcomes, and incorporating feedback
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ReactJS and NodeJS
• Experience designing and improving systems or services beyond individual features
• Familiarity with performance optimization, scalability, and reliability concepts
• Experience mentoring or supporting the growth of other engineers
• Exposure to working across teams or contributing to shared systems
• Experience with testing strategies, observability, and CI/CD pipelines

What’s in it for you?

• The salary for this role is based on an annualized salary range of $185,000 - $210,000 USD.
• This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.
• Our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location.
• We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.

For more details on the compensation and benefits package, please get in touch with our Talent team.

How we work

We enjoy an ‘office‑first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. This role is based in New York and is required to work from our office 4 days a week. As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.

One team, being brave, driving change

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Diversity | Genius

Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.