Software Engineer, Rust

Global sports technology company connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data, serving major leagues like NFL, EPL, FIBA and NCAA.
$145,000 - $175,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
AI · Sports

Description For Software Engineer, Rust

Genius Sports, a leading global sports technology company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Rust to join their innovative team. The company stands at the forefront of connecting sports, brands, and fans through official live data, working with prestigious clients like the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA, and NCAA.

The role focuses on building low-latency, reusable data pipelines that deliver AI-driven insights from tracking and pose data, ultimately powering personalized live augmented sports streams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the sports entertainment industry, utilizing a modern tech stack including Rust, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and various AWS services.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of industry experience, strong expertise in Rust, and a proven track record in architecting low-latency systems. They should be passionate about improving developer experience and possess strong leadership skills for mentoring team members. The role requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to building scalable, autonomous systems.

Working at Genius Sports offers numerous benefits, including competitive compensation ($145,000 – $175,000), comprehensive health benefits, equity opportunities, and a flexible work environment. The company promotes a collaborative culture with regular team events, professional development opportunities, and a flat hierarchy that encourages innovation and impact.

Join a multicultural team spread across multiple countries, working on transformative products for major sports leagues while following best engineering practices. This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the sports technology sector while working with a forward-thinking, globally recognized company.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Rust

  • Collaborate with teams across computer vision, AI, and augmentation to integrate low-latency algorithms
  • Develop performant code for both cloud-based and on-premise environments
  • Design autonomous systems that scale efficiently and minimize manual intervention
  • Lead the creation of tools and frameworks that accelerate developer productivity and team velocity

Requirements For Software Engineer, Rust

Rust
TypeScript
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Redis
RabbitMQ
  • Expertise in architecting and optimizing low-latency, real-time systems
  • Passion for improving developer experience and velocity
  • Leadership experience with mentoring and empowering teammates
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Strong technical leadership and communication skills
  • 3+ years of industry software engineering experience
  • Expertise in Rust
  • Expertise designing and building video streaming pipelines
  • Experience with live event deliverables, incident resolution, and root cause analysis

Benefits For Software Engineer, Rust

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual leave allowance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k match
  • Skills training
  • Social events
  • Team building events
  • Sports tournaments
  • Charity days
  • Wellbeing activities
  • Equity/Bonus opportunity
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Working holidays

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