Senior Full Stack Engineer, Basketball

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. Build and improve backend services and APIs supporting basketball scorekeeping, stats, and postgame experiences .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development, particularly with TypeScript and Node.js, while delivering scalable and performant APIs. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and mentors peers to enhance technical knowledge and system reliability.

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Backend DevelopmentTypeScriptNode.jsReactAPI Development

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentTypeScriptNode.jsReactScalable CodePerformance OptimizationTechnical DesignCode ReviewMentorship

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical LeadershipCommunication

Industry Keywords

BasketballScorekeepingSports StatisticsProduct Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSJavaScriptNode.jsReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and improve backend services and APIs supporting basketball scorekeeping, stats, and postgame experiences
Extend existing endpoints and systems for new product capabilities, including postgame editing
Develop web features making basketball box scores and stats accessible to coaches, families, and fans
Own technical design and delivery, making architectural decisions aligned with existing systems and product needs
Partner with mobile engineers on backend capabilities supporting iOS and Android experiences
Collaborate with product, design, and engineers across the Hoops, Stats & Insights, and Gameday teams
Write well-tested, maintainable code and improve system reliability and performance
Share technical knowledge through code reviews and mentorship
Contribute patterns and tools that help engineers work effectively
Report to the Basketball Engineering Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience delivering backend services and APIs in production
Strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals
Experience building applications with TypeScript and Node.js
Experience developing web features with React
Experience extending existing systems and writing scalable, performant code
Particular depth in backend development
Ability to independently design technical solutions and lead projects from requirements through implementation and release
Experience collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams
Experience mentoring peers and contributing to technical decisions
Interest in sports and products that support them
Familiarity with basketball, scorekeeping, or sports statistics is a plus
Must be based in the United States; candidates based in AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, and SC cannot be hired
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be 18 years of age or older

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work remotely throughout the US or from the modern office in Manhattan, NY
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer opportunities
Technology stipend of $4,000 every 2 years
WFH stipend of $500 annually
Monthly physical, mental, wellness and learning stipend through Holisticly
Monthly lifestyle stipend through Fringe
Full health benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, HRA, HSA, and family/dependent coverage
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans through Vanguard with immediate company match
Basic, supplemental, and dependent life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability leave
Company-paid parental leave: up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
Family building benefits through Progyny
DICK'S Sporting Goods and family-of-brands teammate discount
Incentive and equity included in the total compensation package for eligible roles