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.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer who brings deep technical expertise, strong ownership, and a continuous learning mindset to the tools and products they build. At this level, we believe great engineers operate effectively across problem spaces, lead through influence, and help shape both technical direction and engineering culture.
You will be trusted to take on complex, ambiguous problems and drive them to successful outcomes, applying best practices in Agile software development along the way. We value engineers who can adapt quickly, learn new technologies as needed, and focus on delivering meaningful impact rather than being constrained by specific languages or frameworks.
We will lean on your technical leadership, pragmatic decision-making, and ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term system health. You will work in an environment that prioritizes Agile principles, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. You are comfortable forming and testing hypotheses, validating assumptions through experimentation, and using evidence to guide architectural and product decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and enhance features across our supply-side ad-tech platforms, contributing to both frontend and backend systems.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, maintainable, and user-focused solutions.
- Contribute to the design of system components, APIs, and services with an emphasis on clarity, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
- Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code across the stack, following established engineering standards and best practices.
- Help improve application performance, scalability, reliability, and observability in critical systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, participate in root-cause analysis, and contribute to preventative improvements.
- Contribute to a strong engineering culture with a focus on collaboration, quality, and continuous learning.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages; we use Rust, Kotlin, and TypeScript.
- Experience building and maintaining full stack applications and distributed systems in production environments.
- Solid understanding of software architecture, scalable system design, and modern web development practices.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems and make pragmatic decisions in evolving or ambiguous situations.
- Experience designing and consuming APIs and integrating frontend and backend systems effectively.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and explain technical concepts clearly.
- Commitment to code quality through testing, documentation, and maintainable design.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools, agentic frameworks, or modern software development workflows.
- Experience working with containers and cloud-native environments.
- Familiarity with TDD and spec-driven development practices.
- Experience with AdTech, especially solutions related to SSPs and DSPs.
The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $180,000 - $240,000 USD. 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. 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
- Strong proficiency in Java or other JVM languages, Spring, Rust, or Go
- Extensive experience designing and working with RESTful APIs and distributed services
- Broad experience implementing data platform management and aggregation pipelines
- Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases
- Experience using version control systems (e.g. Git)
- Proven ability to solve complex problems and make sound technical decisions
What the Team is Saying
Genius Sports Compensation & Benefits Highlights
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes annual leave plus company‑wide days such as the Christmas‑to‑New Year break, World Mental Health Day, and a Volunteer Day, alongside a 30‑day work‑from‑anywhere “workcation” option. These elements indicate broad, distinctive paid time off coverage.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical insurance and access to local Employee Assistance Programs, and in the U.S. it is characterized as very good. This reflects strong core healthcare support.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include wellness resources like ClassPass in some markets, sports clubs, social events, and other lifestyle perks. These benefits extend support beyond core coverage to everyday wellbeing.
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.
Gallery
Genius Sports Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
