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Director of Software Engineering
New York City, New York
Sports Technology
A rare chance to lead engineering inside one of the world’s most iconic professional sports organsisation at such an exciting time for the industry.
This is a hands-on, player-coach role, mentoring a small team, staying close to the code, and acting as the bridge between engineers and senior leadership. Technology here directly powers operations, analytics, and decision-making.
What you’ll bring
- 8 yrs minimum strong hands-on experience with Python
- Excellent SQL and data-driven system experience
- 3 yrs comprehensive experience of API design & development with a proven track record of designing scalable, maintanable APIs
- Proven leadership of small engineering teams
- Comfortable rolling sleeves up while coaching others
- Clear communicator with both engineers and execs
Why this role
- Work at the heart of elite professional sport
- High-impact, data-heavy platforms
- Real influence, real ownership, real visibility
- Global brand (kept confidential)
If you’re an engineering leader who still loves the detail and wants your work tied to world-class sport, this is a standout opportunity.
Salary : $170,000 - $180,000