Senior Software Engineer

Sportradar · Warsaw

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Company Description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

• Senior Software Engineer (Sports Media)
• Warsaw, Poland
• About Sportradar
• Sportradar is the world’s leading sports technology company, operating at the intersection of sports, media, and betting. We support more than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms in 120+ countries. Our mission is to provide cutting‑edge technology, data, and insights that shape how fans experience sports worldwide.
• Job Description
• Our Sports Media Team is seeking a passionate Sr. Software Engineer who loves to solve problems, build cloud native solutions, and excels on cross functional teams of talented peers.
• What does the Sports Media Team work on?
• We work with exclusive data rights for top leagues such as MLB, NBA, NHL, and NASCAR, giving us direct access to in‑stadium data, including player and optical tracking. For other leagues like the NFL, NCAA, and global sports, we build tooling for our extensive scouting network.
• Our systems power the fastest and most accurate live game data in the market — supporting billions of API calls monthly and enabling global partners like Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, The Score, and Bleacher Report to build exceptional fan experiences.
• Our analytics and broadcast solutions also help storytellers at Fox Sports, Bally Sports, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, and more deliver the narratives, statistics, and graphics seen by millions during major sporting events — from the World Series to the Super Bowl.
• What you will do as a Sr. Software Engineer:

• Design, build, test, and deploy cloud‑native, high‑scale systems used by enterprise customers and broadcasters worldwide.

• Work on a cross‑functional product team alongside Product, Engineering, and Design to deliver impactful features and reliable systems.

• Collaborate with internal and external engineering groups to design well‑architected services with clear boundaries and strong alignment.

• Champion best practices that improve the speed, scalability, security, and maintainability of our applications.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure high code quality and knowledge sharing.

• Mentor less‑experienced engineers and foster a supportive, collaborative engineering culture.

• Contribute to an environment where AI‑assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, etc.) are an integral part of our workflow.

• Serve as a trusted technical leader within the team, promoting engineering excellence and a strong DevOps mindset.

• Skills And Qualifications:
• 6+ years of professional software development experience, including designing and building production systems at scale.

• Strong experience with data‑driven architecture and modern systems design (REST APIs, microservices, GraphQL experience a plus).

• Proven track record building scalable, reliable, maintainable software in production environments.

• Proficiency with SQL, NoSQL, and in‑memory data stores at scale.

• Solid understanding of core software engineering principles and patterns.

• Experience integrating AI tools into development workflows or using AI to enhance product capabilities.

• Experience with SaaS platforms and cloud‑based ecosystems.

• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab/GitHub, and automated deployment tooling.

• Comfortable working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).

• Experience with AI‑assisted coding tools like Cursor, Copilot, etc.

Bonus

• Strong understanding and implementation of cloud-native architectures (AWS serverless and/or containers preferred) at scale in production (or a strong desire for to learn this and gain these skills)

• Primary Tech Stack:
• Note: The stack may vary depending on the team. We are hiring across multiple product lines.

• JavaScript, TypeScript

• Node.js

• React

• PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Document/MongoDB, AuroraDB

• SQS, Event Bridge

• AWS, Kubernetes, Lambdas

• React, SPAs

• GraphQL

What we offer:

• A collaborative global environment with engineering teams across Europe, Asia, and the US.

• Flexibility and autonomy to manage your work and balance priorities.

• A vibrant, inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups.

• Access to the Global Employee Assistance Programme.

• Subscriptions to Calm and Reulay for wellbeing and resilience.

• Online training resources and continuous learning opportunities.

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.

Our Recruitment Process:

• • Initial Screening
  • A short conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about your background and expectations.
• • Technical Assessment
  • A brief take‑home task to demonstrate your technical skills.
• • Technical Interview
  • A deep dive into your solution and a conversation with the technical team and Hiring Manager.
• • Onsite Interview (if needed)
  • Meet the local team and tour our office.
• • Final Steps
  • Receive feedback and if selected, an offer to join us.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Sportradar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• Work Format
• While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation - both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the office strengthen the foundation of our success and culture. For this reason, we are an office-first business operating on a fully on-site model, with team members working in the office five days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together.

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!

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