About FloSports, Inc.
Your front-row seat to live sports action
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Austin, Texas with a vibrant tech scene
- Over 200,000 competitions streamed across 25+ sports
- Strong focus on niche sports like wrestling and gymnastics
- Flexible work arrangements and competitive equity options
FloSports is a subscription video streaming service headquartered in Austin, Texas, providing live and on-demand access to over 200,000 competitions and original content across more than 25 sports, including wrestling, track and field, and gymnastics. The platform serves a diverse audience of sports...
🎁 Benefits
Employees at FloSports enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, a flexible PTO policy, and opportunities for remote work. The company also offers h...
🌟 Culture
FloSports fosters a culture centered around sports and community engagement, encouraging employees to share their passion for athletics. The company v...
Backend Engineer • Senior
Skills & Technologies
Overview
FloSports is hiring a Senior PHP Engineer to modernize and scale their backend systems. You'll work in a high-throughput environment, contributing to the core platform that powers live and on-demand sports experiences. This role requires significant experience in backend development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, particularly with PHP, and have a strong understanding of high-throughput systems. You thrive in complex environments and are passionate about building maintainable solutions that enhance user experiences. Your expertise allows you to support legacy systems while also delivering innovative features that meet the needs of millions of sports fans.
You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working with diverse groups of technologists and sports enthusiasts. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders makes you a valuable asset to any project. You are committed to continuous learning and improvement, always seeking ways to enhance your skills and contribute to your team's success.
What you'll do
As a Senior PHP Engineer at FloSports, you will play a crucial role in modernizing our backend systems. You will support high-throughput legacy systems while also developing new features that enhance our digital streaming platform. Your work will directly impact the experiences of millions of fans, families, and athletes who rely on our services for live and on-demand sports content.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to ensure that our platform meets the evolving needs of our users. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing scalable backend solutions, optimizing performance, and ensuring system stability. You will also participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
What we offer
FloSports provides a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can thrive. We offer competitive compensation, including a generous 401(K) company match and flexible paid time off. Our team enjoys company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance. We also host hack-a-thons and team-building events to foster collaboration and creativity. Join us in revolutionizing the sports media industry and making a meaningful impact on underserved sports communities.
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