Software Engineer Intern / Basketball Operations

Oklahoma City Thunder; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder is seeking a Software Engineer Intern in Basketball Operations. This remote paid internship reports into the Insight & Foresight pillar and supports data-driven decision making to optimize talent and performance.

You will work with engineers to build tools, analyze data, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive strategic outcomes. This internship offers hands-on experience with real-world basketball analytics and tech teams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college pursuing a CS-related degree.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Some experience with Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Experience in front-end or back-end development, data engineering, DB administration, or cloud services.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain data systems and applications related to team and player performance.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop real-time, data-driven decision tools.
• Support data analytics, player evaluation, and physical research efforts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Python

JavaScript

SQL

Data engineering

Cloud services

Communication

Data confidentiality

Education

Pursuing CS degree

Tools

SQL databases

Cloud services

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Remote Employee - Oklahoma City, OK 73102Position Type: InternshipJob Category: Basketball OperationsThe Oklahoma City Thunder is an elite performance organization and a leading franchise in the NBA. Beyond any single game, season, or outcome, we're driven to shape the future of our industry, our community, and our own legacy in sports.

We're looking for people who want to make an impact-individuals with the courage and ambition to think and work differently and an endless desire to initiate progress. At the Thunder, you're joining a culture that performs at the highest level and empowers you to realize your greatest potential.

As a Software Engineer Intern in Basketball Operations, your work is vital to uncovering valuable insights that help shape the organization’s future - influencing strategy, decision-making, and performance to build the optimal conditions for talent to thrive.

You will work with colleagues, external suppliers, and internal and external data sources to develop tools and analyze data to support basketball analytics, player evaluation, and physical research, areas crucial to the performance of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, implement, and maintain data systems and applications related to team and player performance, medical and physical performance, player evaluation, and strategic planning
• Collaborate with a team of engineers to develop applications that drive real-time, data-driven decision making

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in computer science or related field
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Some experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and SQL
• Some experience in areas such as front-end or back-end software engineering, data engineering, database administration, and cloud services
• Experience working with and protecting confidential information
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver clear and effective messages to a variety of stakeholders

This is a remote paid internship reporting into the Insight & Foresight pillar. Work schedule may include working on short notice as well as work on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours will total no more than 29 hours per week.

The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture - Respect and Value Everyone.