(Senior) Software Engineer (m/f/d) - Athletic Performance

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. YOUR OPPORTUNITY Working at the intersection of sports technology and real-time data processing, you will contribute to the development of high-performance software solutions for athlete tracking and analysis. Your role focuses on optimizing data pipelines and ensuring seamless integration with sports tracking systems. This position requires an office presence in Munich at least two days per week. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and optimize real-time data pipelines for sports analytics using C++ Translate business needs into technical solutions with cross-functional teams Document, test, and debug software, ensuring reliability, scalability and data quality Integrate and process large-scale data in cloud environments for consistent, real-time analysis Build algorithms for processing live sensor data from sports tracking devices YOUR PROFILE Strong programming skills in C++ or similar programming languages Extensive experience with build systems (e.g., CMake, Conan) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab) Proficiency in debugging, profiling, and optimizing software for high-performance applications Passion for clean, maintainable code and efficient system design Familiarity with data handling and processing techniques using Python Interest in sports technology and performance analysis 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.