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<p> </p></div><p><em>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 personalised than ever before.</em><em> Learn more at </em><a href="https://www.geniussports.com/"><em>geniussports.com </em></a><em> </em></p>
<p><strong>The Role - Senior Software Engineer (Broadcast Augmentation) </strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll work at the intersection of real-time broadcast augmentation and video distribution, building systems that enhance how live sports are experienced and delivered.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">In this role, you’ll develop real-time augmentation and video processing pipelines used in sports broadcast workflows. You’ll help shape low-latency, curated viewing experiences powered by intelligent content selection and rich data derived from optical and on-field sensor tracking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We believe live and post-game sports distribution is evolving rapidly, and this role plays a key part in defining what that experience becomes.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW141199438 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141199438 BCX0">What you will use day to day</span></span></strong><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW141199438 BCX0"><strong><span class="SCXW141199438 BCX0"> <br></span></strong></span><span class="TextRun SCXW141199438 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141199438 BCX0">You’ll primarily work with Rust, alongside substantial use of C++ and Lua in specific parts of the stack. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141199438 BCX0">You’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141199438 BCX0"> also work across other languages and tools as you integrate systems and support internal workflows</span></span></span></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong experience in lower-level software development </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience working with concurrent, performance-sensitive systems <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ability to design, build, and maintain reliable, low-latency systems </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Comfortable working across complex, distributed architectures </li>
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<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications: </strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in video engineering (capture, encoding/decoding, transport, synchronisation, quality) </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Experience with real-time 3D or game graphics applied to interactive output <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Hands-on experience with computer vision pipelines using media frameworks or libraries <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Proven ability to lead features or subsystems from ambiguous requirements through to production <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Experience improving system architecture, observability, and testing practices <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Strong collaboration skills, including code reviews, pairing, and clear technical communication<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><em>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. </em></p>
<p><em>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</em><a href="https://www.geniussports.com/reward/"><em> Reward | Genius Sports.</em></a><em> </em></p>
<p><strong><em>One team, being brave, driving change</em></strong><em> </em></p>
<p><em>We strive to create an</em> <em>inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and</em> <em>the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at</em><a href="https://www.geniussports.com/culture/"><em> Culture | Genius</em></a></p>
<p><em>Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.</em></p>
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