Software Engineer, Media Services

Join the Media Services Team at Major League Baseball

The Media Services team at Major League Baseball is seeking talented Software Engineers to join our dynamic team in New York, NY. As a Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in engineering the next generation of platforms designed to enhance fan experiences and engagement with our streaming media products. This includes developing and supporting our flagship customer-facing products like MLB.tv and Film Room, as well as a suite of in-house tools to support club media operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Code Development: Write and maintain clean, concise, and modular code in a fast-paced agile environment.
• Collaboration: Participate in code reviews and team ceremonies, working closely with senior engineers to design and decompose software systems.
• Software Solutions: Involve in end-to-end software solutions to create media experiences for baseball fans and improve baseball operations.
• Ownership: Take ownership of the products supported by the team, ensuring high-quality and testable implementations.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: Proven experience in delivering backend software and services using JVM languages. Experience with Python, JavaScript, and/or front-end development is a plus.
• Cloud Expertise: Experience with Google Cloud/AWS and cloud-native tooling such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Helm.
• Development Process: Proficiency in professional software development processes (agile development) and tools (IDEs, source control, CI/CD pipeline, test frameworks).
• System Design: Experience working alongside senior engineers to produce and support large-scale production systems.
• Architecture: Exposure to event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and client-facing APIs is a plus.

Why Join MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and Canada. Employees at MLB enjoy a culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. MLB empowers its "workforce athletes" to excel by providing exceptional benefits and opportunities for professional development, including:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision coverage with premiums 100% employer-covered.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning through tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, and paid industry certifications.
• Inclusive Environment: MLB is committed to equal employment opportunity and creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Are you ready to step up to the plate and join the Major Leagues? Apply now to become part of a team that is passionate about growing America’s pastime and serving its fans for decades to come.

Salary and Compensation

Per the NYC pay transparency law, the hiring range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000. Your salary and related compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.