Software Engineer - Fantasy Football

New York , United States
On-site

About Us:

SumerSports is reshaping how professional and collegiate sports teams construct their rosters. Our top-tier data-driven platform empowers teams with invaluable insights and tools to make informed decisions while adhering to salary cap constraints. The platform will also service the NCAA, offering insights and recommendations around the transfer portal and much more. What sets us apart is our unique blend of big tech talent, data scientists, and former NFL personnel like Thomas Dimitroff, who have a combined 500 years of NFL experience. This unparalleled subjective knowledge is seamlessly augmented by objective AI and machine learning technologies.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to help build and scale our consumer-facing applications. If you are passionate about sports, data-driven experiences, and high performance web applications, we’d love to hear from you!

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications using React and TypeScript
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and data & ML engineers to deliver highquality user experiences
  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and accessibility
  • Contribute to backend services and APIs when needed, working with Node.js, Python, or
    other backend technologies
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile development processes
  • Stay up to date with the latest web technologies, tools, and best practices

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in frontend development with React and TypeScript
  • Strong understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and
    caching
  • Familiarity with backend technologies, databases, and API design (e.g., Node.js, Python,
    PostgreSQL, GraphQL, or REST APIs)
  • Experience with performance optimization, security best practices, and accessibility (a11y)
    principles
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver
    high-quality software
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Our teams have complete ownership of their systems including building, running and monitoring. As such, you may be required to be on-call and respond to systems alerts should they arise.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with cloud platforms and technologies such as AWS and kubernetes
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Background in sports analytics, fantasy sports, or related fields
  • Knowledge of data visualization libraries such as D3.js or Recharts

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge industry with a passionate and driven team.
  • Flexible remote working environment 
  • Personal development budget

SumerSports is reshaping how professional and collegiate sports teams construct their rosters. We are a leading football analytics company dedicated to revolutionizing the way football data is utilized. Our team is passionate about leveraging data to gain insights and enhance decision-making for football teams and enthusiasts. We thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment where innovation and drive are key. Our data-driven platform empowers teams with insights and tools to make informed decisions within salary cap constraints. The platform also serves the NCAA, offering insights around the transfer portal and more. What sets us apart is our unique blend of big tech talent, data scientists, and former NFL personnel like Thomas Dimitroff, who have a combined 500 years of NFL experience. This domain knowledge is augmented by AI and machine learning technologies.  Elevate your team’s performance today with SumerSports – where cutting-edge analytics converges with decades of real-world NFL experience, empowering you to outsmart the competition.

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