Sports Technology Software Engineer: Builds the apps, streaming platforms, tracking systems, and fantasy sports products fans and teams use. Typical pay $133k.
Sports Tech Product Manager: Leads development of sports apps, wearables, and fan products. Typical pay $140k.
Mid pay: solid pay, degree or apprenticeship
Team Data Analyst: Analyzes stats and tracking data to help coaches and front offices make decisions. Typical pay $78k.
Player Tracking Data Engineer: Builds systems that capture and process data from cameras and sensors tracking every player and ball. Typical pay $105k.
Sports Equipment Engineer: Engineers sports gear like golf clubs, helmets, balls, and bikes to perform better and keep athletes safe. Typical pay $99k.
Athlete Performance Data Analyst: Tracks athletes' training loads, wearable data, and fitness tests to help prevent injury. Typical pay $65k.
Sports Betting Risk Analyst: Watches betting patterns to spot unusual activity, protect sportsbooks, and catch possible game fixing. Typical pay $80k.
Fantasy Sports Analyst: Writes rankings, projections, and advice for fantasy sports players. Typical pay $60k.
Replay and Officiating Technology Operator: Runs the technology that reviews close calls, like ball tracking in tennis and replay systems in football. Typical pay $60k.
Fan Data and CRM Analyst: Analyzes ticketing and fan data to help teams sell tickets and keep fans coming back. Typical pay $72k.
Advance Scout: Scouts upcoming opponents and reports their tendencies. Typical pay $70k.
Live Sports Data Logger: Watches games live and records every event (shots, fouls, possessions) into data feeds used by media and betting companies. Typical pay $32k.
Ball-Tracking System Operator: Runs radar and camera systems that track pitches and swings at baseball and golf facilities. Typical pay $35k.
Sports Video Tagger: Watches game film and tags every play so coaches and analysts can search it. Typical pay $36k.
Golf Yardage Book Mapper: Measures golf courses with GPS and lasers and draws the precise yardage books and green maps pros and caddies carry. Typical pay $40k.
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