Jr. Application Programmer

SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park is seeking a Jr. Application Programmer to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of our software applications, working across both front-end and back-end technologies and collaborating with experienced developers to design, implement, and test new features, as well as troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing code. Additionally, you will support the development, optimization, and testing of backend scripts, API endpoints, and LLM configurations that power team-facing AI tools and agent frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment and develop your skills as a versatile technical professional.

More Specific Responsiblities Include, But are Not Limited To:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of front-end and back-end components of our applications.
• Collaborate with senior developers to understand requirements and implement solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects.
• Learn and apply new technologies and frameworks as needed.
• Support the development, optimization, and testing of backend scripts, API endpoints, and LLM (Large Language Model) configurations that power team-facing AI tools and agent frameworks.
• Assist in the product lifecycle, contributing to technical deployment tasks, executing user acceptance testing protocols, and conducting post-deployment validation under senior guidance.
• Support communication between the development team and other departments, ensuring technical requirements and progress updates are clearly documented.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical coding boot camp/project experience).
• Basic understanding with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#).
• Basic understanding of relational database design, data structures, and the ability to write standard SQL queries.
• Exposure to generative AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Google Gemini API, Anthropic) and standard prompting techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud run or serverless architecture platforms (e.g., GCP Cloud Run/Functions).
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Extreme eagerness to learn new coding frameworks.
• Highly collaborative team-player attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment., In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Hollywood Park considers a candidate's education, certification, prior experience, as well as internal and external data when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Only in exceptional circumstances, if an external candidate has the experience, credentials, or expertise far exceeding what is expected for the position, would Hollywood Park consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

About Hollywood Park Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination, is being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke with the 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium as its centerpiece. Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use mega development under construction in the Western United States. When complete, Hollywood Park will have up to 2,500 residences, a hotel, a retail district reaching up to 890,000 square feet, up to 5 million square feet of office space, and more than 25-acres of public parks and open space. Home to the Los Angeles Chargers and Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, SoFi Stadium is the host of world-renowned sporting events, including Super Bowl LVI in 2022, College Football Playoff National Championship game 2023, WrestleMania 2023, and was ranked the No. 1 stadium in the world for top-grossing concert and live event ticket sales in 2023. SoFi Stadium is set to host eight FIFA World Cup '26 matches, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium and sitting under the same roof canopy is the 2.5-acre American Airlines Plaza and the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater. Culture Hollywood Park is being brought to life by a deeply experienced team of creative forward-thinkers. The project is a celebration of all that Los Angeles has to offer. We are inspired by our diverse Inglewood community as a place for the community to be, to see and to connect. Hollywood Park is committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our team members, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. At the heart of Hollywood Park, lies our dedication to our purpose, promise, and commitments. Our PURPOSE is creating extraordinary experiences, one moment at a time. Our PROMISE is to be an iconic destination that celebrates our diverse and vibrant community. We promise to exceed expectations while cultivating a fun and safe experience where lasting memories are made. Our COMMITMENTS are outlined by S.T.A.R.S. Our S.T.A.R.S. commitments are enabled by five foundational principles: * Start with Care - create a lasting impact through genuine care * Thrive as a Team - create an environment of collaboration and encouragement * Anticipate Unspoken Needs - be proactive in delivering extraordinary service and supporting others * Resolve with Respect - treat others with empathy, patience, and kindness * Safety Always - maintain a safe and secure environment