Position: White Sox Baseball Operations Software Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Description
The Chicago White Sox seek an experienced Software Engineer to join their baseball operations group. The engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining data driven systems with a focus on Baseball Analytics and exposure to all facets of baseball operations. This position will report to the Director of Baseball Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven web applications and reports to assist the White Sox front office with player evaluation, arbitration, scouting, sports performance, and player development.
• Manage the integration of new and existing data sources.
• Provide operational support.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science, engineering, or similar field.
• Technical proficiency in web development and scripting technologies such as Node, VUE, PHP, AJAX, and JavaScript.
• Strong UI design fundamentals, with examples of intuitive and flexible interfaces.
• Knowledge of SQL Server or MySQL with the ability to write and optimize complex queries and stored procedures.
• Experience working with large datasets.
• Familiarity with advanced baseball metrics and research.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated high degree of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and discretion.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ETL methodologies.
• Understanding of biomechanical analysis.
• Object oriented development experience with Visual Studio and C#.
• Experience presenting data with d3.js.
• Proficiency with MatLab or similar software.

To Apply
Please review the requirements above and send a resume/cover letter to ApplyAnalytics@chisox.com. Due to the large number of applications, you may not receive a response.

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