Senior Software Engineer

Posted:
5/6/2026, 2:49:58 AM

Location(s):
Georgia, United States ⋅ Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

PlayOn Sports processes over 250,000 live high school sports games a year across NFHS Network, GoFan, and MaxPreps. We’re using AI and computer vision to turn those streams into real-time scores, player stats, automated highlights, and interactive fan experiences. As a Senior Engineer on the Streaming Intelligence team, you’ll build the human-in-the-loop and fan-in-the-loop interfaces that connect our computer vision pipeline to the people who use it — internal operators reviewing AI-generated stats and millions of fans engaging with AI-powered experiences across our three consumer brands.

In this role, you’ll own the interactive layer between AI and users: annotation review tools, real-time stat overlays, correction workflows, and fan-facing features that run at scale across web and mobile. You’ll work primarily in Python, ship features end-to-end, and think AI-forward — not just consuming model outputs, but designing interfaces and services that make AI systems better through human feedback and fan interaction.

The ideal candidate is a builder. You’re energized by shipping, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited about working at the intersection of AI and product. You don’t wait for a fully baked spec — you break down loosely defined problems and start delivering.

The outcomes you’ll deliver

• Production annotation review interface: Ship the first human-in-the-loop interface for the computer vision stats pipeline, enabling internal operators to review, correct, and approve AI-generated statistics in real time. Target: production-ready within six months.

• Fan-facing AI feature: Deliver at least one AI-powered fan experience — real-time stat overlays, interactive highlights, or personalized content — to one of our consumer brands (NFHS Network, GoFan, or MaxPreps). Target: live within nine months.

• Reusable AI development patterns: Establish the team’s standard UI component library and Python service templates for AI-forward development, enabling faster iteration on future human-in-the-loop and fan-in-the-loop features.

• Correction workflow at scale: Build feedback loops that capture human corrections and fan interactions and route them back into the AI pipeline, measurably improving model accuracy over time.

• Cross-brand consistency: Deliver interactive AI features that work reliably across NFHS Network, GoFan, and MaxPreps, adapting to each brand’s UX patterns while sharing a common service layer.

Company Overview 

PlayOn is a dynamic growth-stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. Backed by KKR, our family of brands—including GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps—empowers schools with innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our fan engagement platform is the only one that offers event ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise sales, and website management in one place. We save administrators time so they can focus on what truly matters: supporting the students, staff, and fans who bring their programs to life. 

Trusted by thousands of schools across the country, we're here to help create more instant replays, hold-your-breath moments, last-minute comebacks, and games you want to watch over and over again. 

When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment.  


Why you’ll love working at PlayOn  

Product, potential, and people. We’re a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions. 

This is a growth-stage company, meaning your contributions have real impact. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, tackle meaningful problems, and make a difference in the lives of schools and the students and fans they serve. 

Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness. We don’t just show up—we show up for each other. Everyone wears the same jersey, and we play hard, make the extra pass, and cheer one another on. Losses teach us, challenges motivate us, and persistence drives us forward. We value integrity over shortcuts, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Together, we strive to be better every day—because we know that’s how we win as a team. 

The Benefits We Offer 

Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from 
Dental, vision life and disability insurance 
Employee Emergency Fund  
Company equity (stock options) 
Open PTO policy  
401K plan with company match 
Hybrid/flexible work environment 

Note: Must be a full-time employee to participate in the company’s employee health benefit plan. Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate.   

PlayOn! Sports

Website: http://playonsports.com/

Headquarter Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Employee Count: 251-500

Year Founded: 2008

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Private Equity

Industries: Broadcasting ⋅ Event Management ⋅ Events ⋅ Internet ⋅ Media and Entertainment ⋅ News ⋅ Sports ⋅ Ticketing ⋅ Video on Demand ⋅ Video Streaming