Senior Software Engineer

Job description

FloSports is the leading digital platform for underserved sports, combining live and on-demand streaming, original programming, data, and technology to help sports grow their audiences and build sustainable businesses, from youth to professional levels. By bringing thousands of events and communities onto one platform, Flo creates scale where none previously existed, connecting passionate fans with the sports they love while giving athletes, organizers, and rights holders the tools to reach and engage a global audience. Flo streams more than 50,000 live events annually across sports, including motorsports, wrestling, hockey, track & field, cheer, jiu-jitsu, NCAA Division II and III athletics, and more. We’re looking for people who are passionate about sports, embody accountability, collaboration, curiosity, positivity, grit, and excellence, and are motivated to help grow and elevate the communities we serve. THE ROLE: We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and evolve scalable web applications, balancing frontend and backend development. This role emphasizes hands-on coding, collaboration, and system design to deliver high-performance, maintainable solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who values clean architecture, thoughtful design, and pragmatic problem-solving. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications across the full stack. - Build reusable UI components and libraries with attention to detail and user experience. - Develop backend services and APIs, ensuring seamless integration with frontend applications. - Contribute to architectural decisions within your team. - Participate in code reviews and support the technical growth of peers. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, estimate work, and meet project objectives. - Identify technical debt and advocate for improvements that balance velocity with code quality. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Strong foundation in software engineering principles, design patterns, and clean code practices. - Proficient in TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, or similar). - Skilled in Node.js and building high-performance APIs. - Experience with responsive, mobile-first web application development. - Familiarity with monorepo tooling, OOP principles, and scalable architecture. - Experience designing solutions for complex systems, such as ad delivery networks or authentication. - Ownership mindset with a drive for results and creative problem-solving. - Strong communication skills with the ability to align technical work with business objectives. NICE TO HAVE: - Experience with Angular and NestJS. - Familiarity with NX monorepos. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: FloSports exists to elevate the communities, athletes, and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse, inclusive workplace—one where different perspectives are sought out, heard, and valued—is essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity, FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective, inclusive hiring decisions. We’re intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us. OUR BENEFITS: - Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman - Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule - All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin, Texas - Annual equity awards for all top performers - Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans - Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance - Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately - Progressive parental leave policies - Flexible paid time off - Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events - Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach - Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week