Senior Software Engineer (Sports Media) at Sportradar

Warsaw, mazowieckie, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Native Solutions, High-Scale Systems, Cross-functional Teams, Data Rights Management, Live Game Data, API Calls, Analytics Solutions, Broadcast Solutions, Cloud-Native Architectures, REST APIs, Microservices, GraphQL, SQL, NoSQL, CI/CD Pipelines, DevOps

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business. Job Description Senior Software Engineer (Sports Media) Warsaw, Poland ABOUT US Our Sports Media Team is seeking a passionate Sr. Software Engineer who loves to solve problems, build cloud native solutions, and excels on cross-functional teams of talented peers. What does the Sports Media Team work on? We work with exclusive data rights for top leagues such as MLB, NBA, NHL, and NASCAR, giving us direct access to in‑stadium data, including player and optical tracking. For other leagues like the NFL, NCAA, and global sports, we build tooling for our extensive scouting network. Our systems power the fastest and most accurate live game data in the market — supporting billions of API calls monthly and enabling global partners like Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, The Score, and Bleacher Report to build exceptional fan experiences. Our analytics and broadcast solutions also help storytellers at Fox Sports, Bally Sports, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, and more deliver the narratives, statistics, and graphics seen by millions during major sporting events — from the World Series to the Super Bowl. THE CHALLANGE Design, build, test, and deploy cloud‑native, high‑scale systems used by enterprise customers and broadcasters worldwide. Work on a cross‑functional product team alongside Product, Engineering, and Design to deliver impactful features and reliable systems. Collaborate with internal and external engineering groups to design well‑architected services with clear boundaries and strong alignment. Champion best practices that improve the speed, scalability, security, and maintainability of our applications. Participate in code reviews to ensure high code quality and knowledge sharing. Mentor less‑experienced engineers and foster a supportive, collaborative engineering culture. Contribute to an environment where AI‑assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, etc.) are an integral part of our workflow. Serve as a trusted technical leader within the team, promoting engineering excellence and a strong DevOps mindset. ABOUT YOU 6+ years of professional software development experience, including designing and building production systems at scale. Strong experience with data‑driven architecture and modern systems design (REST APIs, microservices, GraphQL experience a plus). Proven track record building scalable, reliable, maintainable software in production environments. Proficiency with SQL, NoSQL, and in‑memory data stores at scale. Solid understanding of core software engineering principles and patterns. Experience integrating AI tools into development workflows or using AI to enhance product capabilities. Experience with SaaS platforms and cloud‑based ecosystems. Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab/GitHub, and automated deployment tooling. Comfortable working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.). Experience with AI‑assisted coding tools like Cursor, Copilot, etc. Bonus Strong understanding and implementation of cloud-native architectures (AWS serverless and/or containers preferred) at scale in production (or a strong desire for to learn this and gain these skills) Primary Tech Stack: Note: The stack may vary depending on the team. We are hiring across multiple product lines. JavaScript, TypeScript Node.js React PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Document/MongoDB, AuroraDB SQS, Event Bridge AWS, Kubernetes, Lambdas React, SPAs GraphQL OUR OFFER A collaborative global environment with engineering teams across Europe, Asia, and the US. Flexibility and autonomy to manage your work and balance priorities. A vibrant, inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups. Access to the Global Employee Assistance Programme. Subscriptions to Calm and Reulay for wellbeing and resilience. Online training resources and continuous learning opportunities. Flexible working hours and hybrid work options. OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS Initial Screening A short conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about your background and expectations. Technical Assessment A brief take‑home task to demonstrate your technical skills. Technical Interview A deep dive into your solution and a conversation with the technical team and Hiring Manager. Onsite Interview (if needed) Meet the local team and tour our office. Final Steps Receive feedback and if selected, an offer to join us. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Sportradar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Additional Information At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!

Responsibilities

The role involves designing, building, testing, and deploying cloud-native, high-scale systems utilized by enterprise customers and broadcasters globally. Responsibilities also include championing best practices for speed, scalability, and security, and mentoring less-experienced engineers.