Platform Software Engineer
Description For Platform Software Engineer
Second Spectrum is a Sports Emmy-winning data & tech company revolutionizing sports through cutting-edge technology. We capture and produce high-quality data and innovative content for major leagues and media partners like NFL, NBA, English Premier League, ESPN, Amazon, and CBS Sports. Our focus is on deep tech, including machine learning, computer vision, big data, and AR/VR.
As a Platform Software Engineer, you'll design and develop real-time tracking systems for thousands of soccer and basketball games. You'll integrate low-latency algorithms, develop performative code for cloud and on-premises devices, build autonomous systems, and collaborate on tools supporting developer experience.
We offer a dynamic, multicultural environment with opportunities for growth and impact. Benefits include potential equity/bonus, flexible hours, competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, and a 401k match. Our 'Ways of Working' framework allows for flexible and remote work options.
Join us in pushing the boundaries of sports technology and be part of a team that's transforming how sports are played, coached, and experienced.
Responsibilities For Platform Software Engineer
- Design and develop real-time tracking systems for thousands of soccer and basketball games
- Integrate low-latency algorithms in collaboration with computer vision, AI, and augmentation teams
- Develop performative code targeting cutting edge devices both in the cloud and on-premises
- Build highly autonomous systems to scale technology and minimize manual intervention
- Collaborate on tools and frameworks that support developer experience and velocity across the engineering organization
Requirements For Platform Software Engineer
- Experience with architecting and benchmarking low-latency, real-time systems
- Enthusiasm towards framework development and developer experience
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proven leadership and strong communication skills
- Experience with live event deliverables, on-call support, and root-cause analysis
- 3+ years of industry software engineering experience
- Expertise with Rust (or interest in Rust with expertise in another low-level systems language such as C++ or Go)
Benefits For Platform Software Engineer
- Potential for Equity/Bonus
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive salary
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401k match
- Skills training
- Social events throughout the year
- Team building events
- Sports tournaments
- Charity days
- Wellbeing activities
