Platform Engineer - Automated Production

Operating system

At Sportradar, we are building a world-class, cloud-native, low-latency computer vision inference pipeline to bring computer vision workloads to production as one of the core technologies powering Sportradars sports data collection.

We are looking for an experienced Platform Engineer in Europe to join our Production Automation team to support our computer vision developments and help us bring this emerging technology to production as one of the core technologies powering Sportradars sports data collection in the future.

As a form of AI that enables the visual world to be interpreted and understood in unprecedented depth, Computer Vision will provide fans with evermore immersive experiences whilst delivering richer insights to teams and leagues. Computer Vision is transforming sports data collection processes, providing a 100-fold increase in the depth of statistics and data available.

As a market innovator, Sportradar is valued at $5 billion+, backed by prominent investors Ted Leonsis and Michael Jordan, and a partner to the top leagues and federations around the world including the NBA, MLB, FIFA and UEFA.

THE TEAM:

We are looking for an addition to a group of highly experienced engineers in the Production Automation Team as a Senior Platform Engineer / Senior Linux Systems Administrator. Working closely with engineering teams to foster a strong culture of collaboration, and system development lifecycles.

Through the use of AI and patented algorithms, Sportradars Automated Capture System films and live streams high-level sporting events from all over the world without any human interaction. Develop and support high-quality digital solutions, with a focus on building operational awareness, supporting configuration management and ensuring quality.

• Defining and implementing best practices for a global distributed server architecture
• Optimizing, maintaining and troubleshooting Linux systems on a global level
• Creating or improving software deployment methods
• Creating a seamless Linux upgrade process for all systems
• Ensuring the platform is secure from external threats and internal vulnerabilities. This involves regular security audits, implementing best practices in security, and staying updated with the latest in cybersecurity.
• Managing cloud resources and other infrastructure components efficiently to optimize costs without compromising on performance or reliability.

This is how we work

• team-level deployment
• documentation
• testing environments

• development budget
• industry-specific e-learning platforms
• intracompany training
• substantive support from technological leaders
• technical knowledge exchange within the company

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US).
• Involvement in shaping your own workday and career through high degree of freedom to choose technology and your personal development.
• The opportunity to work and develop within an inspiring and fast-growing company.
• The possibility to help shaping the future of Sportradar. All developers are directly contributing to products used by our clients in the global sports business.
• A company culture that promotes kindness, sports, physical exercise and teamplay.
• Innovative and cross-team challenges like Ship-It, office sports tournaments in Darts, Table Tennis and Table Football.
• Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. retirement pension and insurance plan).
• Possibility to work from home office when needed.
• Vibrant Women in Tech community and Sportradars Pride group inside the company inclusive for everyone to participate in.

• flexible working time
• fruits
• integration events
• no dress code
• coffee / tea
• drinks

• Initial Screening
• Technical Task
• Technical Interview (90 minutes)
• Cultural Fit Interview (30 minutes)
• Leadership capabilities (60 minutes)

1.A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner to review your background, experience, and expectations

2.A take-home coding assignment designed to reflect our daily work, completed at your convenience

3.An in-depth discussion on your submitted coding task, including a review of your thought process, live coding exercises, and a system design conceptual discussion

4.A conversation with Senior Management to assess your ability to work in a matrix organization and collaborate with stakeholders

5. A conversation about management practices with focus on people, delivery, competence development and problem solving.

We keep it simple and aim to wrap up the process within 3 weeks.

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!

Sportradar Polska Sp. z o.o.