Staff Software Engineer (Realtime Systems, Rust)

A bit about us:

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies? Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us. We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.

The Role - Staff Software Engineer (Realtime Systems, Rust)

Player and ball location tracking is the foundational data layer upon which nearly all Genius Sports (Second Spectrum) products are built. You will design and develop our real-time tracking systems that deliver tracking for thousands of soccer and basketball games.

Specifically, you will

• Integrate low-latency algorithms in collaboration with the computer vision, artificial intelligence, and augmentation teams.
• Develop performative code targeting cutting edge devices both in the cloud and on-premises.
• Build highly autonomous systems to scale our technology and minimize the need for manual intervention.
• Collaborate on tools and frameworks that support the developer experience and velocity across the engineering organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with architecting and benchmarking low-latency, real-time systems
• Enthusiasm towards framework development and developer experience
• Embraces learning and mentoring, empowers teammates
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven leadership and strong communication skills
• 10+ years of industry experience
• Expertise with Rust and/or C++

Preferred Qualifications

• Message brokers such as Pulsar, RabbitMQ, ZMQ
• Devops experience with Linux, CMake, Docker/Earthly, Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Nvidia GPUs and CUDA
• Experience with live event deliverables and on-call support
• Python, TypeScript, React, GraphQL

Our Work Environment and What You Will Benefit From:

• Cutting-edge products to work on for major professional sports leagues and teams.
• Team-oriented engineering habits and software engineering best practices (readable, maintainable, and efficient code).
• Flat hierarchy and collaborative management led by experienced and strong technical leads.
• Innovative and dynamic environment, which encourages self-development and opportunities to make an impact.
• Multicultural team with employees based across several countries (e.g., Switzerland, Denmark, France, United States).
• Potential for Equity/Bonus, Flexible working hours, Competitive salary, Medical and dental benefits, 401k match

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.

*The base salary range for this role is $180,000 – $250,000. There are a number of factors which affect what the specific pay offer would be for this role, including location, seniority, and relevant educational and working experience. This is base salary only – all full-time roles will also be eligible to take part in Genius benefits and equity plans, and some roles may be eligible to take part in a variable compensation plan. For more details on the compensation and benefits package, please get in touch with our Talent team. *

How we work:

We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.

Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organization and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses. 

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender reassignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.