Please note that this posting contains three positions.

Position: Performance Science Analyst

Reports To: Director of Baseball Analytics
Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Position Summary:
The San Francisco Giants are seeking a Performance Science Analyst to join the Baseball Operations department. This individual will be part of both the R&D and Biomechanics teams and provide research and analysis to support the Medical, Training, and Player Development staffs. This position will also work closely with colleagues to study and research high performance and both marker and markerless motion capture data. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation with advanced training in performance science disciplines, strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical people, and both passion and intellectual curiosity for the game of baseball.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide statistical analysis, quantitative research, and data modeling on motion capture data
• Collaborate with medical and training staffs to integrate performance tracking information into sports science, injury prevention, and training programs
• Collect and manage sports science data sources across the organization
• Provide analysis and reporting on human performance data to optimize player performance and minimize injury risk
• Explore new player performance tracking technologies
• Conduct quantitative research to support ad-hoc requests from Medical staff
• Implement initiatives from the Front Office & Major League staff
• Communicate analysis to Baseball Operations staff effectively
• Collaborate with engineering team to design and integrate tools into existing baseball information system
• Maintain understanding of public and academic research

Knowledge and Skills:

• Work experience and/or graduate degree (PhD preferred) in an analytical field, such as statistics, computer science, applied math, or engineering
• Foundational knowledge in performance science disciplines, including biomechanics, sports medicine, exercise physiology, and/or athletic training
• Strong proficiency in at least one of three languages – R, SQL, Python
• Understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively to all members of Baseball Operations and Medical / S&C Staffs
• Interest and comfort working with new performance tracking technology
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as dictated by the baseball calendar

To Apply:
Interested candidates can apply here.

Deadline to apply is March 5, 2021

Senior Data Engineer, Baseball Systems

Supervisor: Principal Engineer, Baseball Systems
Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary:
The San Francisco Giants Baseball Engineering team is seeking an experienced senior data engineer that will impact the Giants’ major league and affiliate teams. You will architect data infrastructure & systems, build tooling, product enhancements, and work with a team of baseball minds to evolve their baseball systems. They are looking for a candidate with a passion for technology and curiosity for baseball analytics, who will research and develop new solutions to enhance their applications.

You will be instrumental in helping to define, implement, and iterate the robust data infrastructure required to produce actionable insights enabling management to make informed decisions on players and acquisitions rooted in advanced analytics.

This position is responsible for engineering leadership within the organization, with a heavy focus on data. Join a tight-knit group of software engineers that are helping to build the future of the Giants.

Position Responsibilities:

• Shape the future of the Giants’ baseball platforms
• Work on projects from conception to completion including building prototypes
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of all baseball systems
• Build and maintain web/mobile applications, core software components, and ELT pipelines
• Work closely with the Baseball analytics and data science teams to build out data workflows
• Test, deploy, maintain and improve software applications
• Provide excellent customer support for all the Giants’ baseball systems

Technical Skills/Experience:

• Cloud Computing: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure
• General purpose programming languages: Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or Go
• Databases/stores: Google BigQuery, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis
• Web application frameworks: Django, Flask, Angular, React, or Bootstrap
• Distributed systems/data processing frameworks: Dataflow, Spark, Kafka, Kubernetes, or Docker

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of relevant work experience, including development and/or test automation experience
• Good knowledge of algorithms and fundamental computer science concepts
• Strong communication skills and great product sense
• Significant experience in system design as well as scaling systems
• Strong quantitative abilities and existing knowledge of baseball analytics

To Apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume here.

Deadline to apply is March 12, 2021.

Software Engineering, Baseball Systems

Supervisor: Principal Engineer, Baseball Systems
Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary:
The San Francisco Giants Baseball Engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer that will impact the Giants’ major league and affiliate teams. They are looking for a candidate with a passion for technology and curiosity for baseball analytics, who will research and develop new solutions to enhance their applications.

You will report directly to the Principal Engineer, assist with all aspects of software design and coding, and be a big part of helping to actualize the vision. The baseball systems team builds and manages systems which produce actionable insights enabling management to make informed decisions on players and acquisitions rooted in advanced analytics.

To ensure success as a Software Engineer you should have a good working knowledge of basic programming languages, the ability to learn new technology and frameworks quickly, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Your primary focus will be to design, implement, and deploy features to proprietary web and mobile applications.

Join a tight-knit group of software engineers that are helping to build the future of the Giants.

Position Responsibilities:

• Shape the future of the Giants’ baseball platforms, with potential focus on sports medicine, performance science, and biomechanics applications
• Work on projects from conception to completion including building prototypes
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of all baseball systems
• Build and maintain web/mobile applications, core software components, and ELT pipelines
• Test, deploy, maintain and improve software applications
• Provide excellent customer support for all the Giants’ baseball systems

Technical Skills/Experience:

• Cloud Computing: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure
• General purpose programming languages: Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or Go
• Databases/stores: Google BigQuery, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis
• Web application frameworks: Django, Flask, Angular, React, or Bootstrap
• Distributed systems / data processing frameworks: Dataflow, Spark, Kafka, Kubernetes, or Docker

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Good knowledge of algorithms and fundamental computer science concepts
• Strong communication skills
• Significant experience in system design as well as scaling systems
• Strong quantitative abilities and existing knowledge of baseball analytics
• Experience with current baseball analysis, biomechanics is a plus

To Apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume here.

Deadline to apply is March 12, 2021.

The Giants are an equal employment opportunity employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, they will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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