At Fastbreak AI, we're here to change how sports operations are managed. With the power of artificial intelligence, we deliver precision scheduling, seamless league and tournament management, and smarter sponsorship activation for professional, college, and amateur sports organizations.
We’re searching for an exceptional Senior Full Stack Developer to join Fastbreak’s in-house software engineering team. If you’re interested in crafting solutions that power the future of sports technology, this is your chance to make a real impact. In this role, you’ll spearhead the architecture and development of scalable, high-performance systems that serve some of the most dynamic players in the industry.
Beyond coding, you’ll inspire a team of talented developers, champion best practices and play a role in shaping our technical roadmap. As part of a fast-growing startup that thrives on collaboration and new ideas, you’ll have the opportunity to push boundaries, solve challenging problems and see your work reflected on sports fields and courts around the world.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance, scalable web applications using React, Next.js, and Express.
- Lead technical architecture decisions and enforce best practices for code quality and testing.
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements.
- Mentor junior developers and conduct thorough code reviews.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues.
- Drive innovation and technical excellence within the engineering team.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- 2+ years of exerience working with a startup or in a rapid-growth environment.
- Strong expertise in React.js and Next.js frameworks.
- Extensive experience with Node.js and Express.js.
- Proven track record of working with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda).
- Deep understanding of frontend architecture and state management.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Strong knowledge of Git and CI/CD practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
Preferred
- Experience with TypeScript and strong typing practices.
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with serverless architecture.
- Experience with performance optimization and web vitals.
- History of contributing to open-source projects.
- AWS certifications.
Location
- We're based in Charlotte, NC and looking for a team member to work in our offices 5 days a week.
Why Join Us?
- Work with repeat exit founders who have successfully built and scaled startups.
- Work with cutting-edge technology and make a direct impact on product innovation.
- Be part of a fast-growing startup with an agile and dynamic environment.
- Collaborate with top talent across engineering, product, and marketing teams.
- Gain exposure to customer interactions and shape product experiences based on real-world feedback.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
Submit your resume, portfolio/GitHub profile, and a brief cover letter explaining why you're a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are an equal opportunity employer. Fastbreak AI complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years experience working at a startup or rapid-growth environment
- Strong expertise in React.js and Next.js
- Extensive experience with Node.js and Express.js
- Proven track record working with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda)
- Deep understanding of frontend architecture and state management
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Strong knowledge of Git and CI/CD practices
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience with TypeScript and strong typing practices
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with serverless architecture
- Experience with performance optimization and web vitals
- History of contributing to open-source projects
- AWS certifications
Fastbreak AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fastbreak AI and has not been reviewed or approved by Fastbreak AI.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are consistently described across postings and the careers page, indicating solid medical benefits. These appear to be standard inclusions for full-time roles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is repeatedly highlighted in job materials, signaling employer-supported retirement benefits. The presence of a match is clear even though the exact percentage is not disclosed.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are described as part of the package for most roles and, in some materials, for every team member. Equity is framed as a core component of total rewards alongside salary.
Fastbreak AI Insights
What We Do
Fastbreak AI is a rapidly growing leader in sports technology, combining innovation and expertise for pro and amateur sports event operators, leagues, clubs run day to day. We provide cutting-edge, AI-powered software for automated scheduling, tournament management, ticketing, group travel and sponsorship activation.
Why Work With Us
Founded by seasoned software veterans, Fastbreak partners with industry giants like the NHL, NBA and Adidas. We're excited to be leading the thriving sports tech industry. At Fastbreak, you’ll be joining a high-performing team that’s enabling the people behind sports to deliver exceptional experiences — on and off the field.
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