Sports Technologist/Architect

CapTech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid work options

Learning & Development programs

Mental health support platform

Inclusive fertility coverage

Personalized lifestyle benefits stipend

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Philanthropic partnerships

401(k) matching

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Sports Industry Consultant to lead transformative projects in sports technology. This role emphasizes strategic thinking and deep industry expertise, focusing on product strategy, digital engagement, and cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will guide sports organizations in adopting modern solutions that enhance athlete performance and fan experiences. Join a forward-thinking consultancy dedicated to innovation and career development, where your contributions will significantly impact the sports industry. If you're passionate about technology and sports, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and driving innovative tech solutions.
• Expertise in cloud-based solutions and real-time data ingestion.

Responsibilities

• Shape product strategy and digital engagement for sports innovation.
• Design automated scoring and officiating systems using technology.

Skills

Cross-functional team leadership

Data-driven technology solutions

Cloud architecture

Computer vision

AI model implementation

API integration

Tools

Real-time data systems

Video streaming technology

Sensor data integration

Job description

Company Description
We are a forward-thinking sports technology and marketing consultancy, dedicated to transforming the sports industry through data-driven innovation, cloud technology, and fan engagement strategies. Our mission is to help teams, leagues, and brands leverage emerging technologies to enhance athlete performance, digital experiences, and commercial opportunities.

Job Description
We are seeking a Sports Industry Consultant with a strong understanding of data, technology, and sports marketing to help shape the future of sports innovation. This role requires a strategic mindset and deep industry expertise, focusing on product strategy, scoring system architecture, digital engagement, and cloud-based solutions.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with sports organizations, technology providers, or brand partners, guiding them in the adoption of modern solutions that enhance both athlete performance and fan experiences.

Qualifications

• Leading cross-functional teams of engineers and other technical team members through design, implementation and best practices.
• Driving innovative technology solutions through thought leadership on emerging trends.
• Design and implement automated scoring, officiating, and game management systems by integrating sensor data, real-time event detection, and camera technology.
• Architect cloud-based solutions that enable real-time data ingestion, video streaming for officiating, and AI-powered game management, ensuring high availability and low latency.
• Develop and refine computer vision models to assist in player and ball tracking, real-time officiating, and automated review systems using video and image processing technologies.
• Implement agentic AI models that dynamically adapt to league rules, competition formats, and game management systems, enhancing scheduling, roster management, and regulatory compliance.
• Leverage fan data from SSO, ticketing, merchandising, etc. to create personalized digital experiences.
• Develop frameworks for data sharing, API integrations, and interoperability across sports leagues, teams, and partners, ensuring consistency in competition systems.

Additional Information
We want everyone at CapTech to be able to envision a lasting and rewarding career here, which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and passions. You decide where and how you want to develop, and we help get you there with customizable career progression and a comprehensive benefits package to support you along the way. Alongside our suite of traditional benefits encompassing generous PTO, health coverage, disability insurance, paid family leave and more, we’ve launched extended benefits to help meet our employees’ needs.

• CapFlex – Employee-first mentality that supports a remote and hybrid workforce and empowers daily flexibility while servicing our clients.
• Learning & Development – Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on-demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths.
• Modern Health – A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1:1 care, group support sessions, and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through life’s ups and downs.
• Carrot Fertility – Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood – including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more – and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care.
• Fringe – A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them – ranging from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more.
• Employee Resource Groups – Employee-led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations.
• Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities.
• 401(k) Matching – Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness.

CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness — each foundational to our core values. We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. For more information about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts, click HERE.

At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting
• Industries
• Business Consulting and Services