AI Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We’re building the future of high school sports content at PlayOn Sports — where AI, video, and data come together to tell the story of every game. As an AI Engineer on the Data Driven Content team, you’ll help transform raw data streams into short-form video highlights that engage millions of fans, athletes, and families.

In this role, you’ll design, build, and optimize AI-powered systems that generate real-time video content from live sports data. You’ll work at the intersection of computer vision, machine learning, and streaming pipelines, enabling automated highlight generation, scoreboard overlays, and personalized fan experiences at scale.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on ML engineering expertise with a passion for storytelling through sports. You’re excited by the challenge of working with high-volume video (250k+ games / year), real-time signals (scoring, clock, event metadata), and cutting-edge AI techniques.

The outcomes you’ll deliver

• Automated highlight generation : Deliver accurate, compelling short-form videos within minutes of a live event ending.
• Scalable AI pipelines : Build and optimize systems that reliably process thousands of concurrent video streams with high accuracy.
• Data-driven fan engagement : Enable personalized, automated content that drives subscriptions, ticketing engagement, and ad revenue.

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Company Overview

PlayOn is a dynamic growth-stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. Backed by KKR, our family of brands—including GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps—empowers schools with innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our fan engagement platform is the only one that offers event ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise sales, and website management in one place. We save administrators time so they can focus on what truly matters : supporting the students, staff, and fans who bring their programs to life.

Trusted by thousands of schools across the country, we're here to help create more instant replays, hold-your-breath moments, last-minute comebacks, and games you want to watch over and over again.

When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment.

Why you’ll love working at PlayOn

Product, potential, and people. We’re a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions.

This is a growth-stage company, meaning your contributions have real impact. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, tackle meaningful problems, and make a difference in the lives of schools and the students and fans they serve.

Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness. We don’t just show up—we show up for each other. Everyone wears the same jersey, and we play hard, make the extra pass, and cheer one another on. Losses teach us, challenges motivate us, and persistence drives us forward. We value integrity over shortcuts, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Together, we strive to be better every day—because we know that’s how we win as a team.

The Benefits We Offer

Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from

Dental, vision life and disability insurance

Employee Emergency Fund

Company equity (stock options)

Open PTO policy

401K plan with company match

Hybrid / flexible work environment

Note : Must be a full-time employee to participate in the company’s employee health benefit plan. Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate.