Project Employee, League Technology Representative - Automated Officiating (NOW Arena)

National Basketball Association (NBA)•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed 10 months. The role bridges the gap between engineering development and arena operations, ensuring all technologies are set up to spec, calibrated, validated, and running reliably during games for the NBA’s automated officiating sensor suite at the NOW Arena for the 2026–2027 G League season. Candidates must be able to work all shifts onsite at NOW Arena in greater Chicago.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in broadcast technology, sports venue technology, or technical operations
Hands-on comfort with cameras, mounting fixtures, and software applications
Familiarity with cabling, connectivity, and basic computer IT concepts
Ability to read and execute technical deployment documentation and procedures
Strong troubleshooting instincts — systematic approach to diagnosing hardware/software issues under time pressure
Ability to work at heights and in arena environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-camera systems
Familiarity with camera calibration concepts — focus, field-of-view geometry
Familiarity with Linux and Python scripting for data validation or troubleshooting
Prior sports league or venue technology operations experience

Responsibilities

Run on-site inspection and management of automated officiating technology stack at the NOW Arena on game days
Lead gameday operations for connected basketball technology from pregame setup to postgame teardown
Verify physical placements and functionality of cameras managed by technology vendors
Ensure all data is captured and flows to NBA storage locations
Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with technology with team and venue staff, escalation to vendors as needed
Communicate and coordinate with team and venue personnel to ensure technology functions smoothly alongside typical game operations