FloSports is the leading digital platform for underserved sports, combining live and on-demand streaming, original programming, data, and technology to help sports grow their audiences and build sustainable businesses, from youth to professional levels. By bringing thousands of events and communities onto one platform, Flo creates scale where none previously existed, connecting passionate fans with the sports they love while giving athletes, organizers, and rights holders the tools to reach and engage a global audience.

Flo streams more than 50,000 live events annually across sports, including motorsports, wrestling, hockey, track & field, cheer, jiu-jitsu, NCAA Division II and III athletics, and more. We’re looking for people who are passionate about sports, embody accountability, collaboration, curiosity, positivity, grit, and excellence, and are motivated to help grow and elevate the communities we serve.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Principal Full Stack Developer to lead the development of scalable web applications, balancing frontend and backend architecture. This role combines hands-on coding with technical leadership, system architecture, and cross-team influence to deliver high-performance, maintainable solutions at scale. The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineer who sets technical direction, elevates engineering standards, and drives impactful results across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Architect and develop scalable, high-performance web applications across the full stack.
Define and drive technical vision, standards, and best practices across engineering teams.
Lead the design of reusable UI component libraries and systems with attention to quality and developer experience.
Oversee backend architecture and API design, ensuring consistency, performance, and maintainability.
Lead and mentor engineers at all levels, fostering technical growth and a culture of engineering excellence.
Partner with product, design, and engineering leadership to align technical strategy with business objectives.
Identify systemic technical debt and champion initiatives that improve platform health and team velocity.
Make build vs. buy decisions and evaluate technology choices for long-term sustainability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Deep expertise in software engineering principles, system design, and architectural patterns.
Proficient in TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, or similar).
Skilled in Node.js and designing high-performance, scalable APIs.
Experience with responsive, mobile-first web application development.
Strong understanding of monorepo tooling, OOP principles, and distributed system architecture.
Proven track record of designing solutions for complex systems, such as ad delivery networks, authentication, or real-time applications.
Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ownership mindset with a bias for action and a drive to solve hard problems.
Experience influencing technical direction across multiple teams or an entire organization.

BONUS POINTS:

Experience with Angular and NestJS.
Familiarity with NX monorepos.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

FloSports exists to elevate the communities, athletes, and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse, inclusive workplace—one where different perspectives are sought out, heard, and valued—is essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans.

We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity, FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective, inclusive hiring decisions. We’re intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us.

OUR BENEFITS:

Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin, Texas
Annual equity awards for all top performers
Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately
Progressive parental leave policies
Flexible paid time off
Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week

Principal Full Stack Engineer