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title: 'Software Engineer at Genius Sports'
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# Software Engineer at Genius Sports

- **Company:** Genius Sports
- **Location:** London England, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/geniussports/jobs/7986047003?gh_jid=7986047003

## 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 athttps://www.geniussports.com/[geniussports.com](https://www.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
- 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.](https://www.geniussports.com/reward/)

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](https://www.geniussports.com/diversity/)

Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.

## About Genius Sports

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Genius Sports is a sports data and technology company that provides data management, video streaming, and integrity services to sports leagues, bookmakers, and media companies.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: GENI)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2001
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (key executives include Mark Locke, CEO; Jack Davison, CCO; Steven Burton, COO; Nick Taylor, CFO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Sports data, analytics, and technology
- Target customers: Sports leagues and teams, sportsbooks and betting operators, media companies and content owners, brands and advertisers (B2B)
- Mission: To champion a more sustainable sports ecosystem for everyone — connecting every moment on the pitch with the fans who consume it.

## Products & Services
- **Perform**: AI-powered sports performance analysis and officiating tools for teams and leagues.
- **Engage**: Fan engagement platform using real-time data, gamification, and personalised campaigns.
- **Bet**: Live betting solutions, including in-game odds and risk management, powered by AI for sportsbooks.
- **GeniusIQ**: AI-driven insights and algorithms for odds, risk, and marketing.
- **Data Capture & Sports Data API**: Real-time data collection and distribution across 240,000+ annual events.
- **FanHub**: Sports-first advertising platform for omni-channel fan activation and media buying.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $586.6 million (as of mid-2026)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $669.5 million (most recent fiscal year)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Apax Partners (acquired in 2018), dMY Technology Group (SPAC merger for NYSE listing in 2021). Partners include major sports leagues and 650+ long-term partnerships.
- **Growth Signals**: 2,600 employees globally (+7.1% YoY); 800+ hires in 2024; operates in 113 countries; acquired Second Spectrum ($200M), Spirable, and FanHub Media.

## Competitive Advantages
- Exclusive official data partnerships with many of the world’s top sports leagues, providing a data moat.
- End-to-end platform covering data capture, AI analytics, betting, fan engagement, and advertising — a full-stack sports technology ecosystem.
- Deep AI and machine learning capabilities applied to live sports data for real-time insights and betting.
- Scale: 240,000+ events covered annually, 650+ partnerships, and a global footprint.

## Strategic Focus
- Continuing to expand AI-driven products (GeniusIQ, Perform) to drive revenue and efficiency for partners.
- Growing the FanHub advertising business to capture more brand spend in sports.
- Deepening relationships with leagues and content owners through data-rich fan experiences and integrity services.
- International expansion, especially in Asia Pacific and Latin America.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include “One Team,” “Brave,” and “Drive Change” — collaborative, ambitious, and growth-minded environment.
- **Global Reach**: 18 offices across five continents (London, New York, Sofia, Vilnius, Tallinn, Medellin, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Singapore, Shanghai, and more).
- **Learning & Growth**: Multiple learning programs, skills development opportunities, and a fast-paced setting where everyone is encouraged to make an impact.
- **Wellbeing**: Initiatives promoting work-life balance, employee wellbeing, and a focus on belonging and inclusion.
- **Perks**: Competitive reward packages, job satisfaction, and the chance to work with cutting-edge sports tech and smartest minds in the industry.
- **Work Model**: Not explicitly stated as remote/hybrid; roles are posted with specific locations (London, New York, Medellin, etc.) suggesting office-based or hybrid arrangements.

## Sources
1. [geniussports.com](https://www.geniussports.com/)
2. [geniussports.com/about-us](https://www.geniussports.com/about-us/)
3. [geniussports.com/careers](https://www.geniussports.com/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/geniussports](https://www.linkedin.com/company/geniussports)
5. [craft.co/genius-sports](https://craft.co/genius-sports)

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