Senior Baseball Sciences Developer

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Members of the Baseball Systems team at the Boston Red Sox are focused on designing, building, and refining the software and data pipelines used within Baseball Operations. These tools and applications are an integral part of the decision-making process, are directly integrated in the workflows of all departments within Baseball Operations, and provide an efficient, consistent, and accessible experience when interacting with our internal data sources and applications.

The Baseball Sciences department leverages cutting-edge research, data, and technology to enhance player performance, development, and overall team success. By integrating principles from biomechanics, sports science, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, the department plays a critical role in driving innovation on and off the field. The team works closely with coaches, medical staff, strength & conditioning experts, and front-office personnel to develop and implement evidence-based strategies that maximize athletic potential, improve player health, and optimize in-game performance. The Baseball Sciences department is committed to pushing the boundaries of sports science in baseball, putting the Red Sox at the forefront of technological and analytical advancements in the sport. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Boston Red Sox are seeking a Senior Developer, Baseball Sciences to join our Baseball Systems department. This role will lead the design and development of specialized software tools that support biomechanics, sports science, and performance initiatives.

As a dedicated developer for the Baseball Sciences group, you will create intuitive applications, data visualizations, and reporting tools that directly impact player health, performance, and decision-making. This is an opportunity to bring advanced development skills to a cutting-edge area of baseball operations, working alongside developers, sports scientists, analysts, and coaches.

• Design and build applications that integrate biomechanics and sports science data into performance workflows.
• Develop custom visualization tools and reporting platforms to support decision-making across Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Player Development and Scouting.
• Create flexible tools for workload monitoring and athlete performance tracking.
• Operate thoroughly and effectively through all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with staff across performance and player development to ensure tools align with applied workflows.
• Provide mentorship and establish best practices within the Baseball Sciences domain.
• Contribute to the broader innovation roadmap of the Baseball Sciences department through research, prototyping, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

• Aptitude and ability to apply academic or applied experience in software development, data engineering, or a related field.
• An understanding of frontend and backend development and proficiency with modern databases and programming languages.
• Ability to pick up quickly and think both creatively and critically to solve problems.
• A solid understanding of contemporary baseball and/or sports analysis and development practices.
• A team-player that collaborates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of professional software development experience, ideally with exposure to sports science or biomechanics data streams such as motion capture, force plates, and wearable technology.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript, with experience in Angular (preferred) or React.
• Strong background in building complex web-based user interfaces and APIs.
• Experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Three.js) to represent biomechanics and workload data effectively.
• Exposure to GraphQL and using GraphQL engines such as Hasura
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools for efficiency, debugging, and scaling solutions
• Interest in sports science, biomechanics, and athlete performance data, with the ability to translate domain needs into technical solutions.
• Database design and development experience (Snowflake and SQL Server preferred).
• Knowledge of modern baseball analytics and player development methods is a plus.