Principal Developer

Job Category : Technology - Software Engineering Requisition Number : PRINC Posted : January 16, 2026 Full-Time Hybrid Locations Showing 1 location Toronto, ON M5H3G8, CAN Description Ignite Your Career Where Innovation Leads the Way Bally’s Interactive is redefining the future of entertainment by powering one of the world’s most dynamic entertainment ecosystems. We believe the customer experience is the product, and through technology and innovation, we create experiences that captivate and delight our customers. You’ll apply your expertise in sports betting, iGaming, live sports streaming, payments and fraud prevention, CRM, and gamification technologies. Whether your passion lies in data, AI, machine learning, user experience, security, or emerging tech, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, put your ideas to the test, and make a real impact. Bally’s Media operates the Bally Sports Live and Stadium sports streaming services. Bally Sports Live is a free live streaming app that allows sports fans to engage with their favorite events in real-time while fostering interactive fan communities and earning rewards for activities. Stadium, a joint venture between Bally’s and Silver Chalice (owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, who also owns the Chicago Bulls and White Sox), is a free advertising‑supported streaming (FAST) sports network distributed through partners such as Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV and Prime Video, Tubi, YouTube TV, DirecTV and Fubo. Sports and events that Bally Sports Live and Stadium broadcast include Minor League Baseball, Savannah Bananas, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, GLORY Kickboxing, AVP Pro beach volleyball as well as betting shows. What About The Role? We’re looking for a Principal Engineer, Apps to own the playbook for our cross‑platform client engineering team and lead development of Bally Sports Live across mobile, web, and connected TV. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact leadership role for someone who thrives in fast‑moving environments where performance, scale, and user experience matter. You’ll architect and ship media‑heavy, real‑time video streaming experiences and interactive features that keep fans locked in from kickoff to final whistle. Early on, you’ll quarterback work with external development partners, then help us build and scale in‑house capabilities as we grow. You’ll set the technical standard, coach the team, and make sure our apps stay fast, reliable, and ready for peak traffic moments. This role is a current vacancy, and we are actively seeking a candidate to join the team. What You'll Do Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver low‑latency video streaming and interactive gaming experiences that perform under pressure. Design and evolve a scalable client‑side architecture that can handle traffic spikes, big moments, and multi‑platform delivery. Ensure our apps stay fast, accessible, and rock‑solid across every device fans use to tune in. Partner with DevOps and Backend teams to integrate APIs, leverage AWS services, and keep CI/CD pipelines running smoothly. Set the standard through code reviews, technical leadership, and mentorship, building a culture of ownership and craftsmanship. What We're Looking For 10+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience shipping high‑scale consumer apps, ideally with video streaming in the mix. Deep technical chops in one or more of the following: Connected TV: BrightScript A genuine passion for sports, streaming tech, gaming, and digital media—you understand what keeps users engaged. Excellent experience working with AWS services including API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, Lambda, and EKS. Comfort building modular, event‑driven, API‑driven architectures, especially for media‑heavy platforms. Solid understanding of video streaming fundamentals: playback, buffering, delivery, and performance tuning. Experience working in Agile environments, translating product vision into executable engineering plays. Proven ability to optimize performance and SEO for high‑traffic platforms, with a strong grasp of Core Web Vitals. Nice‑to‑Have Power‑Ups Experience with ads integration (Google Ad Manager, MoPub, or programmatic solutions). Exposure to AI/LLM technologies and how they can enhance personalization or content discovery. Prior experience leading or managing engineering teams. Familiarity with accessibility standards and multi‑region or localization support. Why You'll Love Working Here Join a team where the culture hits just as hard as the wins: Competitive pay with annual salary reviews & performance bonuses Top‑tier health benefits from day one RRSP contributions for long‑term wins Monthly socials & team building events Wellness wallet & home office allowance Work‑from‑anywhere month (yes, really) Downtown office with snacks, games & unbeatable energy DNA / Values At Bally’s Interactive, we are driven by a set of core values that we like to call our DNA. We strive to embody our DNA and keep them at the heart of everything we doWe are Always Ready to embrace change, adapt, and do what it takes to delight our customers. We believe that You Make the Difference, which is what gives our players the best experience and keeps them coming back. We are All One Team, looking out for each other, respecting diversity while connecting through a common purpose. Our teams are Learning Every Day by showing constant curiosity and the drive to learn from successes, mistakes, new experiences, and the people around us. At Bally’s we Love to Lead by thinking differently, seeking innovation, and always looking for ways to raise our game. At Bally’s Interactive, we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and working conditions.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are important to us, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work.We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success, this is our superpower.We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, political opinion or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr