This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Data based in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to build innovative AI-powered and data-driven products that connect millions of sports fans with the moments they care about most.
You will design and deliver scalable backend systems, APIs, and data solutions that power modern digital experiences.
The position combines software engineering excellence with advanced work in LLM integrations, data modeling, and AI feature development.
You will collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.
Your work will directly influence how complex sports data is structured, accessed, and transformed into engaging user experiences.
This is an impactful opportunity for an engineer who enjoys ownership, technical challenges, and building the next generation of intelligent applications.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Data based in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to build innovative AI-powered and data-driven products that connect millions of sports fans with the moments they care about most.
You will design and deliver scalable backend systems, APIs, and data solutions that power modern digital experiences.
The position combines software engineering excellence with advanced work in LLM integrations, data modeling, and AI feature development.
You will collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.
Your work will directly influence how complex sports data is structured, accessed, and transformed into engaging user experiences.
This is an impactful opportunity for an engineer who enjoys ownership, technical challenges, and building the next generation of intelligent applications.
Accountabilities:
- Build and maintain modern backend services using technologies such as C# .NET, Python, SQL, AWS, and Snowflake.
- Develop AI-powered features using LLM technologies, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), semantic search, tool use, and function calling.
- Design and evolve data models, schemas, and APIs that support both traditional applications and AI-driven access patterns.
- Own software features throughout the full lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational readiness.
- Create evaluation frameworks and observability practices for AI features to identify regressions and maintain quality.
- Optimize PostgreSQL databases through schema improvements, query tuning, indexing, and performance monitoring.
- Support backend migrations, platform modernization initiatives, and technology improvements with minimal disruption.
- Establish effective CI/CD practices, automated testing strategies, and reliable development workflows.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver impactful customer-facing solutions.
- Contribute to engineering standards, technical decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend web application development.
- Strong experience building production applications powered by LLM technologies, including RAG, semantic/vector search, or AI tool integrations.
- Advanced proficiency in C# .NET, Python, SQL, REST API design, and data modeling.
- Experience working with cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake or similar platforms.
- Working knowledge of AWS services for deploying and managing backend applications.
- Experience designing AI evaluation systems, including golden datasets, LLM-based evaluation, and regression testing.
- Strong PostgreSQL expertise, including database design, optimization, and analytical data modeling.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, Git, and GitHub-based workflows.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, agile development environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience preferred.
- Additional experience with frontend development, observability, load testing, vector databases, MCP, agent frameworks, or high-traffic web applications is a plus.
- Interest in sports, statistics, or sports technology is beneficial.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Equity opportunities through company stock options.
- Flexible and remote-friendly work environment.
- Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from.
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
- Open paid time off policy.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Employee Emergency Fund support.
- Opportunity to contribute to products used by millions of sports fans and communities.
- Growth opportunities within an innovative, collaborative organization.
The Senior Software Engineer, Data will be responsible for designing, developing, and operating backend systems and AI-driven capabilities that support high-scale digital experiences. This role requires strong ownership of technical solutions, thoughtful collaboration, and the ability to transform complex data challenges into reliable products.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate brings extensive backend engineering experience combined with expertise in data systems and AI technologies. They are comfortable working independently, solving complex technical problems, and collaborating within an agile, team-focused environment.