Description
Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.
We’re more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.
From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.
Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities — and we’re just getting started.
This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.
So, if you’re ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.
** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **
Job Description
MLSE Sport Performance Lab is seeking a Product Engineer to join our team. This individual will bridge high-level product decisions with deep engineering execution. The ideal candidate will have hands-on full-stack development experience, while working within a product team focused on delivering data-driven tools to stakeholders. This role reports to the Manager of MLOps.
Sport Performance Lab is a research & development team focused on delivering wins for our professional teams, working with our front offices and coaching staffs. We value individuals who are eager to learn and collaborative within a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and subject-matter experts.
Position Type: 12-month independent contract
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain full stack applications using React, Python, and AWS services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, ECS), while collaborating with DevOps and infrastructure teams to implement secure, scalable deployment pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions).
- Build RESTful APIs and backend services that integrate with frontend interfaces and data pipelines.
- Provide development support for iOS apps using React Native/Swift
- Contribute to AI/ML-driven features by integrating models or supporting real-time insights.
- Collaborate with cross-discipline teams, such as infrastructure and application engineering, to define metadata layers, technical strategies, and efficient integration across the existing landscape.
- Provide high-level sizing estimates and contribute to planning and scoping discussions to ensure alignment on technical solutions, project goals, and prioritization.
- Communicate and document complex technical tradeoffs (e.g. latency, accuracy, cost) to non-technical stakeholders and support collaborative, holistic decision making
- Develop and implement testing solutions, including automation, to ensure application quality and reliability.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in full stack development.
- Proficiency working with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, ECS, API Gateway).
- Experience with React (or similar frontend framework) and Python for backend/API development.
- Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD best practices (e.g., GitHub Actions, Docker).
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
- Understanding of SDLC and version control workflows (Git, pull requests, code reviews).
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and code optimization skills.
- Interest in AI/ML concepts, especially around model integration or intelligent features.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and effectively manage multiple priorities.
Nice-to-haves:
- Exposure to React Native, Swift, or other mobile development frameworks.
- Experience with data visualization tools or libraries (e.g., D3.js, Recharts).
- Experience with sports data or knowledge of the sports industry.
- Familiarity with model deployment workflows (e.g., SageMaker).
- Previous experience working with confidential data or information.
Apply By: February 11, 2026 11:59 pm
Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:
Freelance Rate
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At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

