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:
As an Automation Platform Engineer, you'll build the platforms, integrations and AI-powered automation that help Genius Sports work smarter every day. From cloud infrastructure and identity platforms to business systems and internal tooling, you'll create solutions that simplify complex processes and have an impact across the company.
This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on automation and systems integration. You'll play a key role in developing an AI-powered automation platform that transforms how support requests are received, classified and routed, while collaborating with teams across the whole business to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. If you enjoy solving operational challenges, building from the ground up and taking ownership of your work, you'll thrive in this role.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design, build and operate internal platforms, cloud-native applications and automation that improve operational efficiency across Genius Sports
- Develop scalable APIs and integrations that connect identity platforms, business applications, collaboration tools and enterprise systems
- Build and continuously improve AI-powered workflows that automate support processes, business operations and employee experiences
- Design and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, while supporting CI/CD pipelines and platform reliability
- Partner with Security, Identity, DevOps and Business Systems teams to deliver secure, scalable and well-governed solutions
- Help shape engineering standards, contribute to technical documentation and review solutions delivered by external development partners to ensure quality and scalability
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Strong software engineering experience with Python, building production-quality applications and automation solutions
- Experience designing, deploying and operating solutions in AWS
- Experience building integrations using REST APIs, webhooks and authentication protocols such as OAuth2, SAML and SCIM
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, alongside modern CI/CD and software delivery practices
- Good understanding of identity and access management, including SSO, provisioning, directory services and lifecycle automation
- Experience monitoring and supporting production systems, using collaborative engineering practices such as source control and code reviews
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
IT WILL BE A BONUS IF
- You've built AI-powered applications, LLM integrations or intelligent workflow automation
- You have experience with enterprise identity platforms, endpoint management technologies or event-driven architectures
- You've worked with serverless or containerised applications, developer productivity platforms or external engineering partners
The monthly salary for this full-time role ranges from €3,750 to €4,550 gross. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.
We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.
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 Culture | Genius.
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Skills Required
- Strong software engineering experience with Python
- Designing, deploying and operating solutions in AWS
- Building integrations using REST APIs and webhooks
- Authentication protocols such as OAuth2, SAML and SCIM
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
- Experience with CI/CD and modern software delivery practices
- Good understanding of identity and access management, including SSO, provisioning and lifecycle automation
- Experience monitoring and supporting production systems, using collaborative engineering practices such as source control and code reviews
- Experience building AI-powered applications, LLM integrations or intelligent workflow automation
- Experience with enterprise identity platforms, endpoint management technologies or event-driven architectures
- Experience with serverless or containerised applications, developer productivity platforms or working with external engineering partners
What the Team is Saying
Genius Sports Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company-wide time off between Christmas and New Year, a dedicated World Mental Health Day, and a paid Volunteer Day expand core PTO. Feedback suggests these extras meaningfully enhance rest and balance beyond standard leave.
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Flexible Benefits — A Workcation option enables working from anywhere for 30 days annually, alongside remote and hybrid arrangements. Feedback suggests this flexibility supports varied personal and location needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health benefits are offered with access to local Employee Assistance Programs, with some listings also noting pet insurance. Feedback suggests the breadth of coverage addresses diverse healthcare needs.
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What We Do
Genius Sports is the layer between what happens on the field and how the world engages with it. Our solutions across the global sports ecosystem are underpinned by our next generation big data and artificial intelligence platform, GeniusIQ. By ingesting and computing multiple real-time data feeds, GeniusIQ powers a wide range of functions and applications across sports performance and officiation, fan engagement, advertising, and sports betting. Founded in 2001, Genius Sports is now one of the world’s largest sports technology companies, working with the likes of the NFL, NBA, EPL, FIBA, ESPN, Sky Sports, Flutter, DraftKings and 100s more. We're headquartered in New York and London, with offices in Los Angeles, Medellin, Tallinn, Sofia, Singapore, Lausanne, Manchester and Melbourne.
Why Work With Us
We are one team, being brave, driving change. Our company values help create a cohesive culture, where we think, feel and act like One Genius. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference, driving our vision to be everywhere in sports, redefining experiences through technology.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
