About this opportunity
PGA TOUR, Inc lists this Senior Software Engineer opportunity in ponte vedra beach, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Best Players Need the Best People. This position is responsible for developing platforms and technology solutions across the Golf Technologies department portfolio — including our competitions platforms, statistics platforms, and data delivery platforms. Working with internal and external partners, the incumbent will design and ship complex features and services, owning multi-month projects with real ambiguity. The Senior Software Engineer is a senior technical team member with a strong delivery focus. This role translates fuzzy product or operational needs into clear technical plans, contributes deeply on delivered technical solutions, and weighs reliability, cost, security, and delivery speed. The role works with AI tools and technologies on a day-to-day basis to accelerate delivery and build smarter solutions — from AI-assisted development to incorporating AI/ML capabilities into our platforms. The Senior Software Engineer contributes to technical decisions in design reviews, ensures work items are developed against current standards and best practices, and ensures our applications are future-proofed for further features. The role provides technical support to the Director Software Engineering and VP of Engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years of work experience in modern software development practices
Minimum 7 years reviewing product and/or business requirements and providing technical feedback
Minimum 6 years delivering quantifiable business results
Designs and ships complex features and services with strong system design skills within a team’s domain
Sets technical direction for a project, weighing reliability, cost, security, and delivery speed
Cloud development experience, preferably in AWS
Works with AI tools and technologies (e.g., AI-assisted development, LLMs, or AI/ML-driven features) to deliver solutions; hands‑on experience is ideal
Gives high‑quality code reviews and raises the team’s quality bar
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple teams and at varying levels throughout the organization
Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as Engineering, Content Development, UX/UI, Video and Fan/Customer Support
Familiarity with software development life‑cycle methodologies such as SCRUM and Agile
Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and analytical skills with high attention to detail
Strong writing and communication skills
Experience working with live data in industries like banking, retail, or medical records
Experience in search engine optimization and accessibility standards
Sports background/knowledge is preferred but not required
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Owns multi‑month projects with real ambiguity; impact is visible at the team and stakeholder level
Contributes to technical decisions in design reviews as a senior technical resource on projects
Leverages AI tools and technologies day‑to‑day to accelerate development and deliver higher‑quality solutions
Coaches mid‑level engineers and mentors senior associates
Trusted to represent the team in cross‑functional discussions
Actively contributes to building team culture and norms
Writes proposals and design docs that drive decisions; comfortable presenting to engineering and product partners
Builds trust with non‑engineering stakeholders; surfaces risks and trade‑offs honestly
Provide input and thoughts for architectural review of the PGA TOUR digital roadmap
Provide technical feasibility of items in the product backlog
Works collaboratively with the project management team to develop product objectives and define scope
Partners with vendors on the user experience and implementation/support of digital products
Collaborates with support staff to troubleshoot issues
Performs relevant or necessary on‑going system configurations and operational tasks to support the product/platform
Special Projects or other duties as assigned
When most people think of the PGA TOUR, they envision famous golfers, exciting tournaments, and the TOUR’s generous support of more than 3,000 charities. We are all of these things, but there’s much more to the PGA TOUR than meets the eye. Behind the TOUR’s international reputation for sports excellence and philanthropic leadership is a dedicated team of business, sports management and entertainment professionals working together to support our players and advance our mission. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., we’re a dynamic group of individuals with diverse talents who share a deep respect for the sport of golf and the positive impact it has in communities across the United States and internationally. If your goals include being part of an exciting team that emphasizes professional development and the personal satisfaction of contributing to important causes, we encourage you to explore the many advantages and benefits of a career with the TOUR.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental and Vision
Life and Disability insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) plus employer match and contribution
Health Savings Account/Medical and Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Program
Membership to TPC Sawgrass
EOE The TOUR is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, color, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform services member status, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression or any other classification or differences protected by applicable law.
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Worksite address
ponte vedra beach, FL, 32082, US
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