Software Engineer (Australia)

The Athletic, a leading sports media company with a massive newsroom of 450+ staff, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their innovative team in Australia. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on a highly-rated subscription product (4.9 App Store rating) that's revolutionizing sports journalism. As a full-stack engineer, you'll be part of a team of generalists working across the entire technology stack - from frontend to backend, databases, and APIs.

The position offers complete remote work flexibility within Australia, though the current team is primarily based in Melbourne and Sydney. You'll collaborate closely with the global newsroom staff and other product and engineering teams, having the freedom to propose and experiment with new ideas. The role involves building growth-related features, architecting scalable solutions, and maintaining high-quality code standards.

The Athletic has established itself as a premium subscription-based platform, covering hundreds of professional and college teams across North America and English football. They're looking for someone who can contribute to their continued innovation in digital journalism, working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and an entrepreneurial mindset to help expand their already successful platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer who wants to make a significant impact in the sports media industry while working with modern technologies like React, AWS, and Apollo. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, creative freedom, and the chance to work on a product that millions of sports fans love.