Kinexon
(Junior) Software Engineer - Sports Technology
HybridSeniorMunich, GermanySportsTechPlatformAI/ML
Our Take
Build sports tracking and analysis tech for pro teams and leagues.
What you’ll do
- Design and enhance system architectures
- Develop user interfaces with JavaScript/TypeScript
- Implement and maintain backend systems
- Plan and execute development processes
- Conceptualize and implement testing strategies
- Design and implement APIs
- Design and visualize user interfaces
What they’re looking for
- Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Experience with Angular or willingness to learn
- Backend experience with Node.js and/or PHP
- Solid understanding of APIs and interface design
- Initial experience with AWS
- Confident use of Git and CI/CD
- Professional fluency in English
What you get
- 30 days paid vacation (DE)
- Parental leave
- Flexible work hours
- Hybrid and remote work model
- Annual benefits budget (mobility, training)
- Regular team and company events
Skills & Focus Areas
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Angular
- Node.js
- API
- Git
As posted by Kinexon
KINEXON Sports stands as a global pioneer in delivering cutting-edge tracking and analysis technology tailored for professional sports.
We track movement and position data of players and official match balls, transform it into valuable analyses and insights, and assist professional teams and leagues in using data for pioneering innovative strategies.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We are a cross-functional engineering team dedicated to empowering sports clients worldwide. We build the vital applications used to configure and control our advanced tracking systems. By translating complex tracking data into intuitive visual analytics, we help athletes and coaches maximize their performance. Our tech stack spans frontend and backend development, along with seamless 3rd-party API integrations.
Want to shape the future of sports technology? Join us to expand our product ecosystem and work alongside talented software experts to build the next generation of KINEXON solutions!
OUR TECH STACK
- Backend: Our services are mostly driven by TypeScript/JavaScript, with some components built in PHP. We manage data across a variety of databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB.
- Frontend: We build our modern, responsive user interfaces using Angular.
- Testing: To ensure high quality and reliability, we rely on a comprehensive testing strategy that includes unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end (E2E) testing with Cypress.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Fullstack Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and improving our digital solutions:
- Design and continuously enhance modern system architectures.
- Develop and build user interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Create and optimize frontends for various web applications.
- Implement, maintain, and further develop backend systems.
- Independently plan, execute, and monitor projects and development processes.
- Conceptualize and implement testing strategies to ensure software quality.
- Design and implement interfaces (APIs).
- Design and visualize intuitive user interfaces.
- Prepare technical and user documentation.
- Create presentation and training materials.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification.
(or equivalent practical experience)
Frontend Skills
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Experience with Angular or a strong willingness to learn it.
Backend & Tech Stack
- Hands-on experience with backend technologies, ideally Node.js and/or PHP.
- Solid understanding of APIs and interface design.
Cloud & Tools
- Initial experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
- Confident use of Git and a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment processes.
Languages & Interests
- Professional fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Passion for sports—our products are directly used in the sports industry.
Working Style & Soft Skills
- Structured, analytical, and independent way of working.
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership and initiative.
- Team player with excellent communication skills.
YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO THIS WITH US
At KINEXON, you will meet people with a similar mindset who are passionate about innovative technologies and love to master new challenges in a team, as well as create great products.
Become part of our team and enjoy the following benefits:
- #Freetime 30 days (DE) / 20 days (US) paid vacation to refuel your energy (for full-time employees)
- #WeCare – take your time off for the family (parental leave etc.)
- #WorkingHours – Early bird or night owl - you can choose your flexible work hours.
- #FlexibleLocation – we work with a hybrid and remote model.
- #OneTeam - We enjoy spending time together at regular team and company events.
- #OnTop - further benefits selected by you annually out of a range of benefits that we offer (mobility, sports, vacation budget, training budget and more)
If you want to find out more about our benefits, you can look here and with a visit to Instagram wearekinexon you can get a look behind the scenes.
ABOUT US
KINEXON is a leader in Physical AI for Manufacturing & Sports, turning real-time location and motion data into actionable intelligence and automation. Our AI and IoT-driven platform supports a wide range of applications, from automated logistics and safety solutions in factories to live player tracking and performance analytics in sports. In sports, 80% of NBA teams rely on KINEXON technology, alongside FIFA and top European football teams and leagues. In manufacturing and logistics, we partner with blue chip companies including BMW, Siemens, Airbus, Continental, and MTU to drive measurable efficiency gains. Founded as a TU Munich spin-off, we are a team of ~250 people headquartered in Munich with a US office in Chicago - and we're hiring ambitious talent ready to shape the future of physical AI.