Engineering Manager - Baseball Systems

Company: New York Mets
Location: New York
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Engineering Manager - Baseball SystemsEngineering Manager - Baseball SystemsApply locations Citi Field - Queens, New York time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R1275Job Description:Summary:The New York Mets are seeking an Engineering Manager, Baseball Systems to lead and mentor a team of engineers building best-in-class software solutions for Baseball Operations. In this role, you will work closely with product leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, maintainable software that provides intuitive access to data, video, and performance insights. The Engineering Manager will focus on engineering management, architectural oversight, and rapid technical execution-ensuring that development processes adhere to best-fit practices and consistently produce high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate is an accomplished engineering and product leader with extensive experience as a full-stack software engineer. Experience in an elite sports environment or with a technology company serving elite sports clients is highly valued, though not required.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the technical execution of projects, ensuring that rapid software solutions are reliable, maintainable, secure, and scalable
• Work closely with product leaders and other stakeholders to ensure that engineering priorities align with the needs of Baseball Operations
• Partner with Data Engineering and Baseball Technology & Video teams to ensure data and video capture and delivery meet the needs of end users
• Drive the continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices to support our unique operational environment, including non-standard baseball hours
• Partner with Performance Technology team on the development of software to serve sports science, biomechanics, and athlete management use cases
• Take on engineering tasks as capacity allows, setting the technical tone for the team
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and developing engineering talent that can deliver best-in-class software for Baseball Operations
• Provide candid feedback and guidance to help team members grow both technically and in their understanding of the Baseball Operations problem space
• Assist in managing the department's budget and making investment recommendations to senior leadership
• Build and maintain a department culture that is evidence-informed, open and willing to debate, and seeking continued growth (both from one another and from external sources)Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience, including experience managing and mentoring technical teams
  • Demonstrated background as a full-stack software engineer, with hands-on experience across the technology stack
  • Strong experience across the technology stack, including cloud (GCP, AWS, etc.), SQL, JavaScript (Node.js, React), API frameworks (REST, GraphQL), HTML and CSS (HTML, CSS, Tailwind)
  • Experience in mobile development (Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, Java) is a plus
  • Experience working in collaboration with data engineers, analysts, designers, and third-party engineers
  • Experience working in collaboration with non-technical personnel
  • Experience with DevOps and Agile methodologies and modern development tools
  • Experience with UX/UI design is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others and to take control of large-scale projects with limited oversight
  • Strong working knowledge of baseball, including modern baseball performance data preferred
  • Comfortable taking on technical work as bandwidth allows while ensuring team development and project deliveryThe above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.The New York Mets recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and value the unique qualities individuals of various backgrounds and experiences can offer to the Organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000
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