About the job
At Genius Sports, we are pioneering a new era in sports engagement by combining advanced technology with the highest quality live data. Our goal is to create immersive, interactive, and personalized experiences for sports fans around the globe. Learn more about us here. geniussports.com.
Position Overview - Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform
We are seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to architect and scale the core systems that underpin our data ecosystem. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and modernization of our data infrastructure, empowering teams throughout the organization to swiftly, reliably, and securely access and utilize data. You will spearhead significant platform initiatives from inception to production, carefully navigate architectural decisions, and closely collaborate with product teams and cross-functional stakeholders to drive engineering strategy.
This role is perfect for a technically adept leader with extensive experience in distributed systems, modern data lakehouse and streaming architectures, and large-scale data operations. A strong passion for mentorship, technical excellence, and creating systems that yield substantial business impact is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, construct, and oversee the foundational systems and features of the Data Platform, facilitating internal teams' ability to access and utilize data efficiently and securely.
- Lead the modernization of our data infrastructure while managing technical complexities and making informed architectural decisions to enhance our foundation and boost organizational productivity.
- Act as a technical leader for extensive Data Platform initiatives, influencing architectural choices and engineering direction in collaboration with product and cross-functional teams.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, enhancing their skills and preparing them for greater responsibilities.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry advancements in data systems and platform development.

