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title: 'Unity Developer at Beyond Sports'
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# Unity Developer at Beyond Sports

- **Company:** Beyond Sports
- **Location:** Alkmaar, Netherlands
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/wearebeyondsports/6ecec27c-7f17-4c0a-b143-7ee0145a61ac/application

**Skills:** Unity3D, C#, Meta Quest devices, Asynchronous programming, GIT, OpenXR, Facial/body tracking, Quest Pro, Vive trackers

> The Senior VR Developer will own the VR Commentator product, integrating cutting-edge VR technology like Meta Quest headsets and face/body tracking. This role involves collaborating with artists to build robust, performant solutions and mentoring team members on new technical methods.

## Job description

Join Our Team as a Unity Developer at Beyond Sports

If you’re someone who is passionate about immersive technology, loves solving complex technical challenges in Unity, and wants to build the next generation of digital sports engagement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What Your Day Will Look Like

As a Unity Developer at Beyond Sports, you’ll play a key role in building and evolving our core product, our VR Commentator solution used by leading sports organisations to create real-time digital content.

You’ll collaborate closely with developers and artists, taking ownership of key parts of our Unity applications to ensure they are robust, performant, and scalable for global use. Alongside developing and improving platform features, you’ll also contribute to our growing focus on immersive technologies such as VR.

You’ll support and motivate your colleagues, share knowledge, and help drive best practices. Whether you’re debugging asynchronous processes, optimising data structures, or improving system architecture, you’ll be shaping how we bring sports data to life.

## What We Value

At Beyond Sports, we move fast, aim high, and never settle. We believe in creativity, technical excellence, and ownership, giving you the freedom to innovate while supporting you with a team that’s as passionate as you are.

You’ll fit right in if you:

- Love building interactive experiences and have a strong eagerness to learn and grow
- Are collaborative and open-minded — you enjoy introducing new ideas and approaches
- Possess strong logical skills — you rely on solid data structures and technical design
- Take initiative — you are comfortable working independently and owning your work
- Enjoy sharing knowledge — you actively support and guide other developers

This role is based on-site at our Alkmaar office (40 hours per week). You’ll need to be living in the Netherlands (or willing to move) and eligible to work in the EU.

Tech Stack and Skill Requirements

You don’t need to tick every box, but here’s what we’re looking for:

- 3+ years of professional experience working with Unity3D
- Strong knowledge of C# development
- Solid experience with asynchronous programming and debugging
- Proficiency with GIT or similar version control systems
- Bachelor (HBO) level working and thinking capability

Nice to have:

- Experience working on performance-critical or real-time applications
- Familiarity with immersive technologies such as VR or AR (or interest in learning)
- Knowledge of OpenXR or similar frameworks

Why Level Up Your Career at Beyond Sports

Fast-paced. High-impact. Zero boredom. We move quickly, ship often, and build experiences that reach millions, from elite sports leagues to the next generation of digital experiences.

Build with freedom. Scale with purpose. You’ll have plenty of room for your input and creativity. You aren’t just a cog in the machine; you are helping build the machine.

Never stop learning. We invest in your growth, whether that’s expanding your Unity expertise or exploring new areas like immersive tech and VR.

Global impact, real users. Your work will be experienced by fans, broadcasters, and partners around the world.

And we make sure it’s a great place to work:

- 25 days of paid leave per year
- Pension program
- Lunch included
- Gym card
- Fresh fruit, great coffee, and Friday drinks
- Bi-monthly team outings
- Office games like FIFA, chess, and ping-pong
- Sony Benefits and much more!

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re someone who thrives on building high-quality Unity experiences and wants to help shape the future of sports tech, we’d love to hear from you.

At Beyond Sports, you won’t just be developing with Unity, you’ll be redefining how the world experiences sports.

## About Beyond Sports

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Beyond Sports transforms raw sports tracking data into real-time 3D animated broadcasts, AI-driven commentary, and immersive fan experiences.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Acquired by Sony in November 2022)
- **Headquarters**: Alkmaar, Netherlands
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Sander J. Schouten (CEO & Co-Founder) and Nicolaas Westerhof (CTO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Sports Technology, Data Visualization, Broadcast Media
- Target customers: B2B — sports leagues (NFL, NBA, NHL), broadcasters, media partners, brands, and data rightsholders
- Mission or purpose statement: To revolutionize the sports industry through cutting-edge technology and AI-driven insights, reimagining how sports are consumed by fans worldwide.

## Products & Services
- **Data Processing Engine**: Ingests and merges multiple raw tracking data streams (often incomplete or single-point) to produce a consistent, production-ready format. Compatible with any output including the Metaverse, media partners, and digital platforms.
- **Data Visualization Platform**: An Emmy Award-winning visualization engine that creates real-time 3D animations from enhanced tracking data, powering alternative broadcasts (e.g., "NHL Hockeyverse"), performance analysis, and post-match programs.
- **Creative & Storytelling Services**: Co-creates immersive narratives, animated broadcasts, AI commentary, and fan-first content for apps, gaming platforms, and branded worlds that enhance fan engagement and loyalty.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (acquired by Sony in 2022 for an undisclosed amount)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised $2.36M prior to acquisition; now a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sony Group (parent company, via Hawk-Eye and Pulselive), NFL, NBA, NHL
- **Growth Signals**: Emmy Award-winning technology; live broadcasts on gaming platforms as a next major goal; integrated with Sony’s Hawk-Eye tracking system and Pulselive digital services; team of 50+ employees representing 17 nationalities

## Competitive Advantages
- **Sony Ecosystem Integration**: Unique access to Hawk-Eye’s tracking data and Pulselive’s distribution, creating a vertically integrated pipeline from data capture to fan-facing content.
- **Proprietary Data Enhancement**: Proprietary engine that validates, enhances, and unifies raw tracking data into complete, lifelike 3D skeletons — a technical moat that competitors struggle to replicate.
- **Creative & Tech Fusion**: In-house 3D artists, engineers, and storytellers working side-by-side, enabling rapid production of broadcast-ready, immersive experiences that are both technically advanced and creatively compelling.

## Strategic Focus
- **Live Gaming Integration**: Pivoting to bring live match broadcasts onto gaming platforms, creating a new category of interactive sports consumption.
- **Deepening Sony Synergy**: Leveraging Hawk-Eye’s data and Pulselive’s digital services to scale globally and offer end-to-end solutions for leagues and broadcasters.
- **Expanding Sport Verticals**: Building on existing NFL, NBA, and NHL partnerships to enter new sports and markets, with a focus on direct-to-consumer experiences.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Environment**: Described as “more like a living room than a corporate space,” with an open, modern office overlooking canals in Alkmaar. High value placed on diversity — 17 nationalities among 50+ team members.
- **Workspace & Perks**: In-office role with two adjacent offices; ping-pong, corn-hole, darts, video games, and board games; freshly prepared hot meals three times a week by an in-house chef, plus fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks.
- **Growth & Development**: Access to learning courses; hands-on work with industry-leading data technology on high-impact projects for world-renowned sports organizations.
- **Wellness**: Company fitness card for a nearby gym; ergonomic work equipment provided from day one.
- **Team Events**: Regular Friday drinks, project watch parties, and an annual company trip.

## Sources
1. [beyondsports.nl](https://www.beyondsports.nl/)
2. [beyondsports.nl/careers-page](https://www.beyondsports.nl/careers-page)
3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/beyond-sports)
4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/beyond-sports)
5. [sony.com](https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/technology/stories/entries/20240411/beyondsports/)

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