Software Engineer, Hockey Research & Development

Pittsburgh Penguins; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins are seeking a Software Engineer for their Hockey Research & Development team. This role involves creating data and software platforms to support hockey operations, with responsibilities in web application development and data management. Ideal candidates will have a passion for hockey and a commitment to high-quality code and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in building dynamic web experiences with JavaScript.
• Proficiency in Python for application middleware and data libraries.
• Strong SQL skills, preferably with BigQuery and Postgres.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop the primary web application.
• Build and maintain the data pipeline for hockey operations.
• Create visualizations and UI concepts for responsive interfaces.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

SQL

Vue.js

D3

Three.js

CSS frameworks

Tools

GCP

BigQuery

Postgres

Job description

Software Engineer, Hockey Research & Development

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are excited to offer a Hockey Research & Development Software Engineer position. As a full stack developer, you will join a small team to create data and software platforms that support hockey operations. Your responsibilities include contributing to hockey applications and data warehouse development, playing a key role in evolving our technology and team culture.

We seek a candidate passionate about hockey with a strong desire to contribute. High performers will be capable of working independently and collaboratively, possess an innovative mindset, and aim for a career in professional sports, contributing to our goal of winning Stanley Cup championships.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop our primary web application following best practices.
• Build and maintain our data pipeline to ensure accurate and timely information for hockey operations.
• Create visualizations and UI concepts for responsive, user-friendly interfaces across devices.
• Implement standards and testing practices to ensure high code quality.
• Assist in building GCP cloud infrastructure to ensure uptime, reliability, and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience in building dynamic web experiences with Javascript, especially Vue.js, D3, or Three.js, and CSS frameworks like Tailwind, Bootstrap, or Material.
• Proficiency in Python for application middleware, data libraries, and testing frameworks.
• Strong SQL skills, preferably with BigQuery and Postgres.
• Familiarity with GCP products such as GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Build, or similar AWS/Azure services.
• Strong technical opinions, appreciation for process, diligent code reviews, and flexibility.
• High standards for code quality, UI design, and team collaboration.
• Personal skills that foster a collaborative and responsive team environment.
• Enthusiasm for hockey and contributing to our pursuit of the Stanley Cup.
• This position is eligible for remote work.

At the Pittsburgh Penguins, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We encourage applicants who love this role and excel at their skills, even if they don’t meet every qualification. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need.

We consider all applicants without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classes.