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

- **Company:** Beyond Sports
- **Location:** Alkmaar, Netherlands
- **Employment:** internship
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/wearebeyondsports/2d7d4f7a-a411-4543-ba9d-f189db10ec3f/application

**Skills:** Unity, Unity3D, C#, Object-oriented programming, Git, Agile, Scrum, CI/CD pipelines

> Join Beyond Sports as a Unity Developer Intern to develop and debug real-time 3D applications using Unity and C#. You will actively contribute to sports visualization projects, collaborating with developers and artists to bring data-driven experiences to life.

## Job description

Join Our Team as a Unity Developer Intern at Beyond Sports! Hi, I’m Leon, part of the team here at Beyond Sports, and I’d love to invite you to consider joining us as a Unity Developer Intern! Beyond Sports is a visualization company that is changing the way the world experiences sports. We work with the biggest leagues and broadcasters in the world—including the NFL, NHL, NBA and more—to turn real match data into groundbreaking, real-time virtual experiences. From creating the Inside Out Classic altcast with Disney Pixar to building live virtual worlds for fans, our work is at the forefront of sports technology. As part of Sony’s sports businesses, we’re a passionate, creative, and ambitious team based in Alkmaar—and we’re looking for the next generation of talent to join us. If you’re passionate about Unity, real-time 3D, and want to see your work come to life on a global stage, this could be the perfect internship for you.

What Your Day Will Look Like As a Unity Developer Intern, you’ll be a real part of the development team. You won’t be observing from the sidelines—you’ll actively contribute to projects that are experienced by millions of sports fans around the world. Working closely with developers, artists, and producers, you’ll help bring data-driven sports experiences to life. Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing, testing, and debugging real-time 3D applications using Unity and C#
- Writing clean, efficient, and well-structured code together with the team
- Assisting with integrating new features, from data processing to visual output
- Participating in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews
- Collaborating with experienced developers and learning from their expertise
- Contributing your own ideas to solve technical challenges and improve our products

## What We Value

At Beyond Sports, we value curiosity, ownership, and a proactive mindset. You’ll thrive in this role if you:

- Are eager to learn and continuously improve your technical skills
- Enjoy solving complex problems and thinking analytically
- Take initiative and feel ownership over your work
- Have a strong eye for detail
- Communicate clearly and enjoy working in a team environment

## About You

- Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field
- Experience with Unity (Unity3D) and C#
- Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
- Familiar with version control systems, preferably Git
- Good communication skills in English
- Available to work on-site in our Alkmaar office

Nice to have:

- Affinity with sports (e.g. football, American football, ice hockey)
- Experience with Agile/Scrum
- Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines

## Why Start Your Career at Beyond Sports

You’ll be part of an international and energetic team where no day is the same. We work on cutting-edge technology, move fast, and make sure there’s always room for fun alongside hard work. We also make sure it’s a great place to grow:

- Daily lunch prepared by our in-house chef
- Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages
- Friday drinks and regular team outings
- A social and international work environment
- The opportunity to work on products seen by millions worldwide
- A chance to learn from experienced developers in a fast-growing tech company

Ready to Change the Game? If you’re excited to combine your passion for technology and sports, we’d love to hear from you. At Beyond Sports, you won’t just be learning—you’ll be building the future of sports experiences.

## 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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