Staff Software Engineer, Fan Engagement
Company websitegeniussports.com (Genius Sports, opens in new tab)
Base salary $240K to $255K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY
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- LocationNew York, NY
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com
We're upfront about where we use AI in our hiring process. Our guidelines cover our approach to the use of AI, as well as what you can expect during the interview process. Read our full guidelines here.
The Role – Staff Software Engineer
We are looking for a staff software engineer to work on the systems and applications that power our Fan Engagement products. Our Fan Engagement products harness the power of GeniusIQ to create important game insights in real time, connect fans to brands and advertisers and produce differentiated next generation content. This role favours Engineers who can bring a diverse experience and perspective to modern technology challenges, and Engineers who favour collaborative environments.
What You'll Do
- Provide guidance and direction to product to help translate ideas into practical technical solutions.
- Design and develop systems and applications that power our automated, real-time Fan Engagement products.
- Lead technical discussions, drive architectural decisions, and identify opportunities to improve scalability, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Provide mentorship and leadership in our local (in-office) and broader engineering community.
- Introduce and curate controls in code repositories to improve outcomes when using software agents to write code.
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience building real-time systems and interactive web frontends.
- Experience using modern front frameworks, particularly React and TypeScript.
- Experience building and using Design Systems.
- Experience designing APIs and integrating services.
- Experience managing relational databases
- Experience using messaging systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
It’ll be a bonus if you know:
- Production workflows for content creation (Photoshop, Content Management and Digital Asset Management)
- Cloud Hosting and Containerization (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker)
The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $240,000 - $255,000 USD. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.
We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. Occasional travel may be required.
As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.
One team, being brave, driving change
We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.
Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
Source: Genius Sports on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($240,000) is above 91% of the 1,203 Software Engineering roles in New York listed on this site; 16 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $175,000; the middle half runs from $145,000 to $200,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingStaff Software Engineer, Fan Engagement$240K to $255K
Principal Product Manager, Basketball Products$230K to $270K
Principal Product Manager, American Football Products$230K to $270K
Staff Product Manager, Digital Match Capture$212K to $240K
Senior Site Reliability Engineer$180K to $250K
Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure Platform$180K to $250K
Media Buying Cluster Lead$110K to $130K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Staff Software Engineer, Fan Engagement (this listing) | $240K - $255K |
| Principal Product Manager, Basketball Products | $230K - $270K |
| Principal Product Manager, American Football Products | $230K - $270K |
| Staff Product Manager, Digital Match Capture | $212K - $240K |
| Senior Site Reliability Engineer | $180K - $250K |
| Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure Platform | $180K - $250K |
| Media Buying Cluster Lead | $110K - $130K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-22
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: New York, New York, United States
The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $240,000 - $255,000 USD. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius
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