Head of Engineering, Pro Football Focus

Teams

$170-210k

AWS

Abstract

Cassandra

Elixir

Azure

Phoenix

Senior and Expert level

Remote in Canada, US

End-to-end sports performance analytics experience

Be an early applicant

End-to-end sports performance analytics experience

101-200 employees

B2BAnalyticsSaaSSports

Be an early applicant

$170-210k

AWS

Abstract

Cassandra

Elixir

Azure

Phoenix

Senior and Expert level

Remote in Canada, US

101-200 employees

B2BAnalyticsSaaSSports

Company mission

To lead the sports industry in AI-driven analytics by 2030.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

8+ years of experience in software engineering in a production environment, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
Proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to communicate technical strategies to stakeholders and non-technical teams
Experience with scalable cloud architectures (GCP, Azure, and AWS services including ECS, S3 and Lambda)
Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-Learn
Experience in designing and deploying services that interact with machine learning models at scale
Strong understanding of databases, data warehousing, and caching systems
Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD
Experience with data lake architecture and with non-relational databases such as Riak, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or Redshift
Working knowledge in technologies: Elixir, Phoenix, Broadway, and Oban
Passion for sports analytics and a deep appreciation for football data

What the job involves

Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Define and execute the technical roadmap for PFF’s Ultimate, DAT and supporting database projects
Oversee architecture and infrastructure decisions of production data processing and aggregation pipelines ensuring scalability, security, and performance optimization
Effectively collaborate with product, design, and data science teams across global timezones to deliver seamless digital experiences
Spearhead initiatives in AI-driven analytics, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance data insights and automation
Ensure seamless integration of AI models into data processing pipelines and software products
Drive agile development processes, ensuring efficient execution and high-quality releases
Optimize DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure to improve engineering efficiency
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and best practices in web, mobile, and sports analytics
Foster a culture of leadership behaviors, technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Application process

Apply
Video Call with Recruiter
Video call with VP Engineer
Final interview with COO

Our take

Focusing on tools for American Football and soccer team front offices, coaches and performance analytics experts, Pro Football Focus - or PFF - builds tools that help evaluate individual and team performance. Used within fantasy football leagues, betting and media partner companies, Pro Football Focus is a one-stop shop for news and analytics, working with fans and businesses end-to-end.

Tools built by PFF include fantasy draft simulators, live draft assistants and analytic tools for player grading. Ultimately, Pro Football Focus allows for the discovery of deeper insights into the sports, benefitting both fans and business interests.

PFF also analyses college-level American Football, indicating its go-to status as a statistician and predictive body for the sports market. Unparalleled in its scope, PFF will thrive for as long as the sports it analyses continue to.