About the position
Genius Sports is at the forefront of the sports technology landscape, delivering real-time data and innovative digital solutions that connect sports, brands, and fans worldwide. From data capture to distribution, we are an integral partner to sports leagues and federations-including the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA, and NCAA-ensuring that critical data and cutting-edge products reach millions of users. If you want to be part of a passionate global team shaping the future of sports entertainment, then come and join us. We foster an environment where creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning drive innovation for our partners and end-users. We are looking for strong back-end Rust engineers who are hungry to learn continuously and take ownership of the tools and products that they work on in accordance with best practices for Agile Software Development. We believe that a good engineer can move from one project to another and can learn new skills effortlessly if they are motivated by what they do. Don't let the language or framework you know now be a barrier to applying for the role you would like! We will lean on your technical expertise and your pragmatic approach to problem solving; working in a team that prioritizes the principles of Agile delivery and continuous improvement. You will have a Data-driven, evidence-based mentality, comfortable with the principles of continuous experimentation and validation.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Rust
- Support new Rust projects and migration of legacy java frameworks to Rust
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Implement and manage relational databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and web services.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Troubleshoot and debug applications.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Back-End Developer.
- Proficiency in Rust and related frameworks
- Experience with Java and related frameworks (Spring)
- Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Skills training
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave allowance
- Social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties
- Monthly team building events
- Sports tournaments
- Charity days
- Wellbeing activities
