Software Development Engineer, Level 1 (Direct-to-Consumer)

Were seeking a passionate Level 1 Software Development Engineer to join our DTC streaming team. This role is perfect for a tennis-obsessed problem-solver eager to blend software development, QA, and innovation. Youll report directly to the VP of Product, contributing to a seamless streaming experience while collaborating with cross-functional teams. If youre energized by grand slams, debugging, and building fan-first solutions, this is your court!

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing:
   • Develop and execute automated/manual test plans to ensure platform reliability.
   • Identify, document, and track bugs, working closely with engineers to resolve issues.
   • Validate new features (e.g., live streaming, interactive elements) for performance and usability.
2. Debugging & Troubleshooting:
   • Diagnose and resolve technical issues across frontend, backend, and APIs.
   • Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to optimize streaming performance.
3. Special Projects:
   • Support new feature development, third-party integrations, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
   • Explore innovative solutions to enhance user engagement (e.g., real-time stats, personalized content).
4. Collaboration & Documentation:
   • Partner with product, design, and engineering teams to refine requirements and deliverables.
   • Maintain clear documentation for code, processes, and testing protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Foundational skills in programming (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java) and version control (Git)
• Familiarity with QA tools (Selenium, Postman) and debugging techniques
• Must be an avid tennis fan with knowledge of the sports landscape
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
• Curiosity to learn streaming technologies (e.g., video players, CDNs)

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or DevOps practices
• Experience in media/streaming or fast-paced startup environments
• Understanding of agile methodologies

Why Join Us?

• Merge your love for tennis with cutting-edge technology.
• Impact millions of fans through a high-visibility product.
• Flexible work environment and competitive benefits (health, PTO, tennis event access).
• A team as passionate about the game as you are!

Tennis Channel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About PickleballTV

Pickleballtv (PBTV) is the 24-hour television home of Americas fastest growing sport. With coverage of tournaments throughout the year, the network offers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the games top professionals and biggest stars. PBTV also provides viewers with first-class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming and studio news content and more.

About Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net .

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Lets talk.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $99,000 to $110,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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