Work in Sports- Software Engineer I
Who is a Software Engineer I at SMT?
Have you ever wondered how sports broadcast and graphics technology, like digital scoreboards or on the field visuals, work? Do you have experience in C++ coding? If you answered yes to these questions, we’ve got a great opportunity for you with SMT as a Software Engineer I!
As a Software Engineer I, you will develop 3D rendering applications within our Research & Development department. Your work will require teaming up with other SMT departments to define and implement applications that solve our broadcast client needs. You will also collaborate with the Director of Core Technologies and other R&D engineers to implement new rendering applications and augment existing ones for use in live broadcast events.
What is Your Daily Impact at SMT?
- Interacting with Project Managers and Client Services Representatives to understand the client needs
- Working independently on software development
- Designing, developing, and writing C++ code
- Contributing to all aspects of the software development lifecycle
- Designing base product features for use across multiple applications
- Working with QA to test software and recreate reported issues
- Developing an understanding and expertise with many different SMT software platforms and products
What Do You Bring to SMT?
- BS in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience preferred
- Proficiency in C++, real-time programming, and multi-threading
- Strong analytic problem-solving skills
- Experience coding and analyzing multi-threaded C++ applications in a Windows environment
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- A self-motivated mentality with strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills to meet project deadlines
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts, industry trends, and technologies
- Fundamental understanding of and excitement about major sports and their concepts
We would love for you to bring these skills as well:
- Experience building Windows applications with Visual Studio
- Experience with Qt or similar application development frameworks
- Experience with OpenGL or other modern computer graphics frameworks
- Experience with version control systems
- Experience creating user-facing software
- Familiarity with sports broadcasting, or broadcasting in general
What Can SMT Offer You?
Often described as feeling like a start-up with the security of 35 years serving sports leagues and broadcast partners, this team offers the chance to collaborate with experts in their fields, grow within the company and be valued for your contributions. You will get to see your work enjoyed by millions of fans across the world!
This is a full-time role, and SMT is proud to offer you multiple benefits plans to choose from, as well as dental, vision, and paid time off.
Who is SMT?
SMT offers an unparalleled level of technology and services unavailable anywhere else in the sports market. Our suite of products is a producer’s dream, from fan favorites like data-driven graphics, clock-and-score bugs, tickers, and virtual solutions to behind-the-scenes services such as video board production, talent prompters, and information systems.
For more than 30 years, our broadcast and onsite solutions have played an integral role in the presentation of the world’s most prestigious sporting and entertainment events, from the Olympics to the Super Bowl, Triple Crown, tennis Grand Slams, NASCAR, NHL, NCAA basketball, PGA majors, and much more. SMT provides clients with a full-service, turnkey solution designed to bring producers and patrons the highest level of technical innovation available.
SMT is headquartered in Durham, N.C., and has divisions in Jacksonville, Fla., Fremont, Ca., Munich, and Toronto. Within its 700-plus staff, SMT has an internal R&D capability that stimulates the development of proprietary technology solutions for organizing bodies, broadcasters, teams and arenas, sponsors, and event operators worldwide.
Want to learn more about our technology and the work our teams do? Visit SMT.com of follow us on social media.
Are you ready to join the SMT Team and become a Game Changer?
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