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 personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.
The Role: Senior Software Engineer – Edge Computing
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to be part of the Edge Computing team in the Data&AI group. As we deliver real-time player tracking, sport analytics and broadcast augmentation to more customers worldwide, we are looking to scale from hundreds of sport venues to thousands.
Specifically, you can expect to:
- Design and code end-to-end processes enabling operational staff to autonomously prepare, install and monitor all Linux servers, networking devices and cameras installed in 300+ sport venues across the world
- Design and code end-to-end processes enabling developers to autonomously deploy and monitor our player tracking and augmentation applications
- Take ownership of long-term technical efforts and articulate design choices to technical and non-technical people
- Collaborate closely with teammates to solve problems, share knowledge and provide actionable feedback
- Participate in an on-call rotation that emphasizes eliminating repeating escalations
- Visit our wonderful Lausanne Jordils office 4 times per week, with flexible hours
Minimum Qualifications
- Swiss/EU/EFTA citizen or residency permit in Switzerland
- 5+ years experience in SRE with Linux
- Strong understanding of the entire Linux server stack: OS boot and installation, systemd, networking, container deployment, logging, metrics & monitoring, out-of-band management, etc...
- Strong experience designing robust automation processes for a large inventory of on-premises servers
- Proficient with Python programming and Bash scripting
- Ability to communicate efficiently and articulate concepts based on the audience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with remote fleet management without easy physical access
- Experience designing large-scale automation processes for network routers and switches
- Strong understanding of OSI network layers 2 and 3, ability to assess network conditions at customer sites: explain packet loss or fragmentation, cabling or NIC defects, bandwidth evaluation locally and to cloud via intercontinental transit
- Strong experience deploying container applications on premises with Kubernetes
- Experience with AWS EC2, S3, VPC, IAM
- Experience with Nvidia GPU driver installation and monitoring
Our Stack:
- Languages and frameworks: Python, Rust, Bash
- Servers: Ubuntu/Linux, bootc, Nvidia GPUs
- Networking: Mikrotik, FS
- Cloud: Tailscale, Netbox, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, AWS Cloud
Our Work Environment and What You Will Benefit From
- Become part of the world of elite sports, build systems that support data analytics and augmentation for the best leagues
- Enjoy an innovative and dynamic environment that encourages self-development
- Develop automation solutions that directly improve the daily work of dozens of operational staff and developers
The base salary range for this role is CHF 140,000 - CHF 155,000. There are a number of factors which affect what the specific pay for this role is, including seniority and relevant educational and working experience.
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. Occasional travel may be required.
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 Sports.
Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
Skills Required
- Swiss/EU/EFTA citizen or residency permit in Switzerland
- 5+ years experience in SRE with Linux
- Strong understanding of the entire Linux server stack (OS boot and installation, systemd, networking, container deployment, logging, metrics & monitoring, out-of-band management)
- Strong experience designing robust automation processes for a large inventory of on-premises servers
- Proficient with Python programming and Bash scripting
- Ability to communicate efficiently and articulate concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with remote fleet management without easy physical access
- Experience designing large-scale automation processes for network routers and switches
- Strong understanding of OSI network layers 2 and 3 and ability to assess network conditions at customer sites
- Strong experience deploying container applications on premises with Kubernetes
- Experience with AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM)
- Experience with Nvidia GPU driver installation and monitoring
- Familiarity with Rust (stack) and monitoring tooling (Prometheus, Grafana), Tailscale, Netbox, Mikrotik, Docker
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.
Genius Sports Insights
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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