Software Engineer
Geniussports · London
What this role requires
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Job description
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 personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com The Role – Software Engineer II We’re looking for a Software Engineer II to join our team and contribute to building reliable, scalable, and user-focused software. In this role, you’ll work independently on well-defined features, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and help improve the quality and maintainability of our systems. You’ll play an active role in delivering value to users while continuing to grow your technical and collaborative skills. Key Responsibilities:
Design, build, test, and maintain small to medium-sized systems or features with a focus on quality, reliability and user impact
Work with product managers, designers and engineers to understand requirements and turn them into practical technical solutions
Communicate clearly about progress, assumptions, blockers and technical trade-offs
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Contribute to technical design discussions and reviews
Write clear, maintainable and well-tested code that follows team standards
Work within established architecture patterns while identifying sensible improvements to existing systems
Debug and resolve issues across the stack, investigating root causes and seeking support when needed
Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and incorporating feedback into your own work
Identify opportunities to improve code quality, performance, and team development practices
Use modern development tools, including AI-assisted tools, while remaining accountable for reviewing and validating the result
Qualifications:
Experience developing software and maintaining software in a professional or comparable environment
Proficiency in at least one programming language and familiarity with modern development frameworks and tools
Understanding of software development fundamentals (e.g., data structures, APIs, testing, version control)
Ability to work independently on defined tasks while seeking input when needed
Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teammates and incorporating feedback
Problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn and iterate
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience contributing to technical designs and documenting technical decisions
Experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures and workflow orchestration
Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve coding, debugging, documentation and testing workflows
Practical experience in debugging production issues and improving system performance
Exposure to working in agile or iterative development environments
Experience writing automated tests and working with CI/CD pipelines
Interest in sharing knowledge and supporting teammates
Experience with technologies used in our current stack (Rust, Kotlin, Spring Boot, TypeScript, NextJS, PostgreSQL, Pulsar, Temporal and Kubernetes)
What’s in it for you? 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. For more details on the compensation and benefits package, please get in touch with our Talent team.
How we work We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. This role is based in London and is required to work from our office 3-4 days per week minimum. 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 Diversity | Genius Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
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