Genius Sports

Supporting our employees to achieve a good work-life balance is one of our key priorities at Genius Sports. Healthy employees are more likely to be productive, engaged employees. As a responsible employer, we do everything we can to care for our employees' well-being and avoid common issues, such as burnout and stress.

One of our really popular employee benefits in both the United States and United Kingdom is ClassPass. This gives employees access to a range of fitness, well-being and self-care services, such as massages or meditation sessions. Our employer contribution means each employee who takes this benefit can access a certain number of classes or services at no charge to them.

We've seen a really positive reaction to our well-being offerings from our employees at Genius Sports. In our employee satisfaction survey, 83 percent of staff agree we take good care of their physical and mental well-being, and we rank above our peers in the technology industry on this.

I also personally receive a lot of positive feedback directly from employees sharing their appreciation, particularly for the extra days off. Any communications I post about the extra things we're doing to support well-being on our internal channels are always met with an overwhelmingly positive response.

My job involves building sports betting models across several sports and sporting events. Using unique, cutting edge data capture that can enhance our models is super exciting. Our work culture in NY is both energetic and relaxed.

Our team are uber focused on our deliverables, but still take time to chat and enjoy each other's company.

One of the things I value most about my current role is the ability to genuinely shape the company's evolution, especially in our New York office. I've had the chance to help build and influence the office culture, which has made the work feel meaningful beyond just the technical aspects.

Unlike other companies I've worked at, this environment empowers engineers not just as contributors, but as collaborators in how the company grows. I get to be involved in conversations that are impactful, which is both rare and fulfilling. We're also supported with flexibility, strong mentorship and real trust in our technical decisions.

Having the autonomy to choose projects aligned with my goals and seeing leadership listen and act on feedback makes this role feel great.

I was referred to work at this company by someone I'd worked with closely in the past and who had also been a mentor to me. His recommendation meant a lot not just because of our shared history, but because he spoke highly of the company's culture and values — and everything he said turned out to be true.

I believe what helped me stand out initially was my background in infrastructure engineering and my ability to navigate complex systems. But what's helped me grow within the company has been my curiosity and openness to learning. I've always tried to adapt to the needs of the team and take on work that aligns with my long-term goals.

I've had the chance to work on high-priority projects because I spoke up about where I wanted to grow, and I was fortunate to have teammates and leaders who listened and helped make that possible.

The biggest differentiators I've seen are curiosity, adaptability and initiative. The engineers who grow the fastest aren't always the ones with the most years of experience — they're the ones who are constantly learning, asking questions and contributing ideas, even in spaces outside of their immediate scope.

Companies notice when someone is proactive, communicative and genuinely cares about the product and the people. To stand out to a competitive employer, seek out roles or projects that challenge you, work with people who inspire you, and don't be afraid to ask for feedback or help.

Be intentional about the kind of environment where you'll thrive — whether that's technical growth, culture or mentorship — and look for companies that align with that vision.