Automation Platform Engineer

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. Learn more at geniussports.com.

The Role

As an Automation Platform Engineer, you'll build the platforms, integrations and AI-powered automation that help Genius Sports work smarter every day. From cloud infrastructure and identity platforms to business systems and internal tooling, you'll create solutions that simplify complex processes and have an impact across the company.

This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on automation and systems integration. You'll play a key role in developing an AI-powered automation platform that transforms how support requests are received, classified and routed, while collaborating with teams across the whole business to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. If you enjoy solving operational challenges, building from the ground up and taking ownership of your work, you'll thrive in this role.

What You'll Do

• Design, build and operate internal platforms, cloud-native applications and automation that improve operational efficiency across Genius Sports
• Develop scalable APIs and integrations that connect identity platforms, business applications, collaboration tools and enterprise systems
• Build and continuously improve AI-powered workflows that automate support processes, business operations and employee experiences
• Design and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, while supporting CI/CD pipelines and platform reliability
• Partner with Security, Identity, DevOps and Business Systems teams to deliver secure, scalable and well-governed solutions
• Help shape engineering standards, contribute to technical documentation and review solutions delivered by external development partners to ensure quality and scalability

What You'll Bring

• Strong software engineering experience with Python, building production-quality applications and automation solutions
• Experience designing, deploying and operating solutions in AWS
• Experience building integrations using REST APIs, webhooks and authentication protocols such as OAuth2, SAML and SCIM
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, alongside modern CI/CD and software delivery practices
• Good understanding of identity and access management, including SSO, provisioning, directory services and lifecycle automation
• Experience monitoring and supporting production systems, using collaborative engineering practices such as source control and code reviews
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

IT WILL BE A BONUS IF

• You've built AI-powered applications, LLM integrations or intelligent workflow automation
• You have experience with enterprise identity platforms, endpoint management technologies or event-driven architectures
• You've worked with serverless or containerised applications, developer productivity platforms or external engineering partners

The monthly salary for this full-time role ranges from €3,750 to €4,550 gross. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.

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.

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 Reward | Genius Sports.

One team, being brave, driving change

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius.

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