Software Engineer - Data Quality

Second Spectrum is a Sports Emmy-winning data & tech company that is building the next way of seeing sports - by capturing and producing the highest quality data and innovative content for many of the world’s largest leagues and media partners, such as the NFL, NBA, English Premier League, ESPN, Amazon, and CBS Sports.

We are pushing the boundaries of deep tech -- machine learning, computer vision, big data, augmented and virtual reality. Our passion for cutting-edge design and decades of experience playing college and professional sports is an equal part of the magic that brings unique and innovative products to life. These products have helped Second Spectrum partners to multiple NBA championships, to win matches on football pitches around the world, to entertain and educate millions of fans on TV and digital. In 2021, Second Spectrum was acquired by Genius Sports, bringing together a unique combination of technological, operational and commercial capabilities. We're just getting started turning our joint vision of transformative sports technologies into reality. 

Second Spectrum is the place to be if you’re interested in working on cutting edge technology in sports, alongside incredibly driven and ambitious teammates. Our innovative and dynamic environment emphasizes opportunities for motivated individuals to maximize their growth and impact.

 

The Role – Software Engineer, Data Quality 

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Data Quality group to develop monitoring and quality improvement systems for our tracking and derived data. This group works closely with our Computer Vision, Tracking Systems and Artificial Intelligence groups, developing processing algorithms that are part of our live and post-game data pipeline, as well as tools and systems for data quality analysis and monitoring. 

This role is based in our recently opened, global center, New York City office. Located in midtown Manhattan, amongst the iconic skyline, you'll be immersed in cultural richness that inspires innovation and creativity. Join our team and add your talents to building a hub for all of Genius Sports.

Specifically, you can expect to:

• Develop tools and systems for evaluating, analyzing and monitoring the quality of tracking data and tracking-derived data products
• Develop real-time and post-game algorithms for processing data, improving quality and identifying QA tasks
• Build, test, deploy and maintain production systems
• Develop, document and communicate processes for operational staff
• Maintain and promote best practices for software development, including deployment process, documentation, and coding standards
• Contribute to technical and product discussions, and share knowledge and ideas with colleagues across the company

 

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc or MSc or equivalent experience with a strong software engineering component
• Experience with Rust, Python or Typescript
• Affinity for teamwork and collaboration with others to solve problems, share knowledge, and provide feedback
• Strong communication skills when discussing technical concepts with technical and non-technical colleagues
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently in an efficient manner
• Flexibility and availability for work on-call, outside of regular work hours, as needed to support live sports

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data pipelines, devops, data analysis

 

Our Stack

• Languages: Rust, Python, Typescript
• Infrastructure, tools: AWS (S3, EC2), Docker, Pulsar, Grafana, Pachyderm

 

Our Work Environment and What You Will Benefit From:

• Work on cutting-edge products for major professional sports leagues and teams.
• Team-oriented engineering 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? 

In addition to competitive salary and paid time off, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday p