Job Posting: Software Development Intern, TrackMan Baseball
Software Development Intern, TrackMan Baseball
Join our team as a Software Development Intern at TrackMan Baseball, a US based sports technology firm. You will take on a critical role in a small, fast moving entrepreneurial company that is breaking new ground in sports.
In this position, you will be a contributor on the application development team and work on projects that are actively used within and outside of the organization.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficiency in an object-oriented programming language such as Python, C#, Java, etc.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work well with others
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases such as SQL and MongoDB
- Experience working with large baseball related data-sets.
- R or another scripting language experience is a plus.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to break into the baseball community and get experience with data available exclusively to professional baseball teams. Full training is provided and you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with all members of the TrackMan staff and interface with our partner teams. Weekend availability is important.
To apply, send a resume to np@trackman.dk. No phone calls please.
Compensation:
This is a paid internship.
About TrackMan Inc.
TrackMan Inc. is a US based subsidiary of TrackMan A/S.
TrackMan A/S has developed a range of products for the golf market and is considered the gold standard in measurement of ball flight and swing path. TrackMan’s golf products are used by top touring professionals, teaching pros, broadcasters and governing bodies.
TrackMan Inc. is based in Stamford, CT, about 30 miles north of New York City. TrackMan, Inc. introduced 3D Doppler radar technology to the baseball industry and the technology is now used by more than half of Major League Baseball teams. TrackMan, Inc. is revolutionizing baseball data by measuring the full trajectory of both the pitch and hit and has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Sports Illustrated and ESPN.
http://www.hardballtimes.com/tht-live/trackman-baseball/
http://www.si.com/more-sports/2011/04/12/fastballs-trackman
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-03-04/major-league-baseball-unveils-an-even-newer-player-tracking-system
a master’s degree for an internship? good luck