Sports Technologist/Architect

Company Description We are a forward-thinking sports technology and marketing consultancy, dedicated to transforming the sports industry through data-driven innovation, cloud technology, and fan engagement strategies. Our mission is to help teams, leagues, and brands leverage emerging technologies to enhance athlete performance, digital experiences, and commercial opportunities. Job Description We are seeking a Sports Industry Consultant with a strong understanding of data, technology, and sports marketing to help shape the future of sports innovation. This role requires a strategic mindset and deep industry expertise, focusing on product strategy, scoring system architecture, digital engagement, and cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience working with sports organizations, technology providers, or brand partners, guiding them in the adoption of modern solutions that enhance both athlete performance and fan experiences. Qualifications Leading cross-functional teams of engineers and other technical team members through design, implementation and best practices. Driving innovative technology solutions through thought leadership on emerging trends. Design and implement automated scoring, officiating, and game management systems by integrating sensor data, real-time event detection, and camera technology. Architect cloud-based solutions that enable real-time data ingestion, video streaming for officiating, and AI-powered game management, ensuring high availability and low latency. Develop and refine computer vision models to assist in player and ball tracking, real-time officiating, and automated review systems using video and image processing technologies. Implement agentic AI models that dynamically adapt to league rules, competition formats, and game management systems, enhancing scheduling, roster management, and regulatory compliance. Leverage fan data from SSO, ticketing, merchandising, etc. to create personalized digital experiences. Develop frameworks for data sharing, API integrations, and interoperability across sports leagues, teams, and partners, ensuring consistency in competition systems. Additional Information We want everyone at CapTech to be able to envision a lasting and rewarding career here, which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and passions. You decide where and how you want to develop, and we help get you there with customizable career progression and a comprehensive benefits package to support you along the way. Alongside our suite of traditional benefits encompassing generous PTO, health coverage, disability insurance, paid family leave and more, we’ve launched extended benefits to help meet our employees’ needs. CapFlex – Employee-first mentality that supports a remote and hybrid workforce and empowers daily flexibility while servicing our clients. Learning & Development – Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on-demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths. Modern Health – A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1:1 care, group support sessions, and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through life’s ups and downs. Carrot Fertility – Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood – including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more – and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care. Fringe – A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them – ranging from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more. Employee Resource Groups – Employee-led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations. Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities. 401(k) Matching – Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness. CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness — each foundational to our core values. We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. For more information about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts, click HERE. At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Consulting Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr CapTech