Staff Software Engineer, Backend
FloSports, Inc.Austin, Texas, United States
Posted October 21, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
FloSports is a global independent sports media company dedicated to delivering live events, award-winning original content, social experiences, and data solutions. Specializing in over 25 diverse sports including motorsports, wrestling, MMA, gymnastics, and NCAA athletics, FloSports caters to passionate and underserved communities with a focus on innovation and comprehensive coverage.
Job Description
FloSports is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of backend systems, especially around distributed systems, identity, and service reliability. This role involves modernizing platforms, mentoring engineers, and leveraging AWS services to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions. The position requires a blend of deep technical expertise and strong communication skills to drive the future of the platform.
Requirements
- Extensive experience designing and scaling distributed systems
- Deep understanding of authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, RBAC/ABAC)
- Proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js
- Experience with database technologies (DynamoDB, Aurora, Firestore)
- Proven success building and maintaining RESTful APIs and event-driven systems
- Solid understanding of AWS services
- Strong testing discipline and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Demonstrated technical leadership
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools
Benefits
- Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance
- 401(k) company match
- Generous parental leave
- Flexible paid time off
- Hack-a-thons
- Team-building events
- Donation to youth teams
- Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos
