Genius Sports
What's It Like to Work at Genius Sports?
Frequently Asked Questions
Job satisfaction at Genius Sports is supported through a team-first, supportive and highly sociable working culture alongside clear learning, development and growth opportunities.
Employees benefit from competitive pay and bonuses, supportive managers who provide regular feedback and recognition and meaningful work connected to the company’s vision: To be everywhere in sports, redefining experiences through technology.
Genius Sports regularly surveys its employees on a number of engagement and satisfaction metrics. Scores and insights are then used by managers and leadership to make improvements. Additional recognition includes inclusion in Built In’s Best Places to Work awards, which highlight companies with strong employee feedback across culture, benefits and workplace flexibility.
What People Are Saying About Genius Sports
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Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is supported through policies like a month-long Workcation, a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year, and dedicated days for mental health and volunteering. Hybrid options in many teams further help people manage personal and professional commitments.
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Belonging & Inclusion: The environment is presented as inclusive and team-first, with ERG-style communities and mental-health first aider networks across a global footprint. Colleagues are often described as smart, welcoming, and collaborative.
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Mission & Purpose: Work sits close to live sports, data, and media technology used by major leagues, which many find motivating and impactful. Roles tied to real-time data, AI/ML, and the GeniusIQ platform create a clear connection to games and fans.
Genius Sports's Awards
Genius Sports's Benefits
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction
Promote from within
Engineering team utilizes pair programming
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a hybrid work model
