Basketball Software Engineer

Title: Basketball Software Engineer

Reports To: VP, Data Science & Planning

Department: Basketball Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Sacramento Kings are seeking a junior-level Software Engineer who is eager to grow within the world of basketball analytics and contribute to the development of cutting-edge systems. This role will support the Kings analytics group by assisting in the creation of data tools, building and maintaining data pipelines, and helping deliver clean, reliable data to inform decision-making across scouting, coaching, and the front office. We’re looking for a candidate with a solid foundation in software engineering, particularly in automating ETL workflows and developing web applications, who is excited to collaborate with the entire basketball operations department, including the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and improving existing data pipeline infrastructure
• Support the development of automated validation processes for internal databases, applications, and workflows
• Collaborate with analysts and basketball operations staff to help deliver accessible, well-structured data
• Participate in the development of internal tools and dashboards used across basketball operations
• Provide administrative support and general assistance to the Basketball Operations team as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of and experience working basketball data and analytics
• Basic proficiency with relational databases and SQL, including basic schema design and query writing
• Familiarity with data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) concepts and workflows
• Introductory experience or coursework involving cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Proficiency with a scripting language such as Python or R, and familiarity with another programming language such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or C#
• Exposure to front-end or full-stack development (e.g., React, Vue, or similar frameworks) is preferred
• Strong desire to learn and grow within a technical team environment
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Sacramento and work on-site at the Sacramento Kings offices
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in cross-functional settings
• Willingness to learn from others with differing perspectives and backgrounds
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as dictated by the basketball calendar
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this full-time, exempt role is $70,000 - $80,000. Final offers for this role will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided. Years of experience, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered. Total compensation & offer package will include the following:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Self-Directed Time Off 11 Paid Holidays
• Employer 401(k) match
• Sacramento Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more!