Senior Software Engineer, Phoenix Suns

Senior Software Engineer, Phoenix Suns

Performance Center

Phoenix, Arizona

At Player 15 Group, we aren't just building a team: we're crafting a legacy.

We’re a collective of visionaries who consistently put people first, knowing that true greatness is forged through shared passion and purpose. Service focused to our core, we’re driven by an insatiable desire to innovate and elevate every experience. Our strength lies in unity, where diverse talents converge to achieve extraordinary feats, and we infuse every endeavor with genuine joy. Here, a relentless pursuit of growth isn't just encouraged—it's the very air we breathe. If you're ready to transcend expectations, unlock unparalleled potential, and dedicate your energy to something truly special, your moment to make an indelible mark on the future of sports and live entertainment starts now.

As a Senior Software Engineer, your work is critical to building and scaling the platforms that support every facet of Basketball Operations; including strategy, evaluation, coaching, and player performance. This requires embracing change, complexity, and a fast-paced environment. Our team thrives on these challenges and is comfortable being uncomfortable.

Core Responsibilities:

You’ll contribute to every layer of our technology stack. This includes delivering user-facing applications, developing complex data solutions, improving developer experiences, and more. You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks, with deep expertise in Typescript.


• Have professional experience with modern web and cloud development practices, and are familiar with or eager to learn TypeScript, React, Prisma, MySQL, Nginx, and AWS.


• Possess expertise with designing data schemas and APIs.


• Have developed, enhanced, or implemented technical patterns to boost your team's capacity for delivering high-quality code.


• Have a proven history of building and maintaining critical system components essential to a product's functionality.


• Have successfully aligned with senior stakeholders on the technical direction for unclear problem areas.


• Have contributed to work estimates, prioritization, and alignment with Product Management to ensure well-defined projects.


• Have tackled ambiguous or poorly defined problems, providing technical direction and fostering team alignment.


• Balance trade-offs to deliver effective solutions that align with long-term goals and the team's engineering principles.


• Have mentored other developers individually and in groups, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.


• Collaborate effectively with peers across disciplines such as Product, UX, Operations, and Data.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in Phoenix, Arizona


• Ability to work extended hours during games, playoffs, and critical points in the NBA season


• Ability to remain composed and effective during high-stress situations

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by Senior Software Engineer to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High intensity during the season


• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%


• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.


• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.


• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English


• Wide range of full-time benefit options including




• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages


• Life and Disability options


• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs


• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at [email protected]