[Remote] Basketball Software Engineer (Full-Stack) — Equity Only

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wisely Optimize is a basketball analytics company focused on transforming complex data into actionable workflows for coaches and decision-makers. They are seeking a Basketball Software Engineer (Full-Stack) to lead their backend and database engineering efforts, develop data pipelines, and eventually expand into full-stack responsibilities.ResponsibilitiesDatabase engineering: design, optimize, and maintain our data layer (AWS + Postgres feeding our Django app)—schema design, query performance, reliability, and scaleData pipelines: ingest data from external APIs and move it cleanly through to presentation in Django—transformations, validation, automation, and reporting workflowsOrchestration & monitoring: own pipeline orchestration (Prefect), observability (Datadog), and deploymentReliability, consistency & performance: keep things fast and dependable through high-usage periods (portal cycle, preseason, conference play)Communicates and shows up: comfortable in a daily standup rhythm, clear about progress and blockersDjango backend work beyond data: endpoints, business logic, permissions, admin toolingFront-end features and UX improvements within our current stackTurning 'coach needs' into clean, simple, dependable workflows end to endSkillsProven, elite database engineering. This is the one area we need you strong in from day one—it's not learn-on-the-job. You're excellent with relational databases (Postgres), data modeling, and query/performance optimizationSolid Python and SQL; experience building and maintaining data pipelines (API → database → app)Comfort with AWS and a deployment/monitoring mindset (Prefect, Datadog, or similar a strong plus)High motor + ownership: you communicate clearly, ship consistently, and follow throughHunger to grow into a full-stack engineer over timeYou love basketball and want to grow toward Basketball Operations long-termPrefect, Datadog, or comparable orchestration/observability toolingDjango experienceB2B SaaS or analytics product experienceExperience in fast-moving, small-team environmentsBenefitsLong-term upside: equity-only with a vesting structure designed for buildersFlexible + remote: outcomes matter more than hoursClose mentorship: grow into full-stack under a CTO with top-tier engineering experienceCompany Overview It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 0-1 employees. Its website is https://www.wiselyoptimize.com.