Primal Court
PRIMALCOURTSPORTS COMMUNITY
We Are Hiring Across India · 8 Active Openings

Build the Infrastructure of Indian Sports.

Join our high-leverage engineering, product, and operations squads building real-time turnstile sync, sub-second court locks, offline wallet passes, and grassroots leagues for over 25,000 athletes nationwide.

10 MinHardware-Synchronized Slot Lock
500+Partner Arenas & Turfs
25k+Active Competitive Athletes
20+Indian Sports Hubs
4.9 ★App Store & Play Store Rating
How We Build

The Primal Court Engineering Standard

We are not another slow SaaS company. We build high-throughput real-time systems where software directly interfaces with physical turnstiles, floodlights, and live athletic courts.

Sub-Second, High Stakes

Double bookings are unacceptable. We handle distributed Redis slot locking and concurrent UPI transactions with zero room for race conditions.

We Play What We Build

Every Friday evening, the entire squad hits the courts. We test our own slot locking, matchmaking lobbies, and turnstiles with real racquets in hand.

Athlete-Grade Craft

We prioritize 60fps gesture physics, instant offline Apple & Google Wallet passes, and micro-animations that feel responsive and alive.

High Autonomy, Low Ego

Small squads own whole verticals from database schema to user delight. No bureaucratic approvals—you ship directly to thousands of athletes.

Employee Benefits

Perks Tailored for Peak Performance

Everything you need to focus, innovate, and maintain optimal physical and mental vitality.

Health & Play

Unlimited Universal Sports Pass

100% complimentary access to all 500+ partner badminton courts, football turfs, swimming pools, and gyms on Primal Court.

Wealth & Upside

Generous Founder-Level ESOPs

Meaningful equity grants with transparent vesting so you own a real stake in India's fastest growing sports ecosystem.

Workstation

Top-Tier Apple Silicon Gear

Latest M3/M4 Max MacBook Pro, 4K Dell UltraSharp monitors, and generous home ergonomic setup stipends.

Protection

Comprehensive Health & Sports Cover

₹10,00,000+ medical insurance covering you and dependents, including dedicated sports injury and physiotherapy care.

Lifestyle

Hybrid & Async Flexibility

Work from our central Bengaluru clubhouse or collaborate remotely with flexible hours and focus days.

Growth

Annual Athletic & Learning Grant

₹50,000 annual allowance for marathon entries, amateur tournament fees, sports gear, and tech conferences.

Open Opportunities

Find Your Position on the Squad

Explore our current open positions. Filter by department, city, or search by skill.

Department:
Location:
EngineeringFull-Time4+ Years

Senior Distributed Systems Engineer (Node / Redis / Timescale)

Bengaluru, India (HQ) · Hybrid•₹28L – ₹42L + Substantial ESOPs

Scale our mission-critical 10-minute zero-race slot locking engine, distributed Redis reservation buffers, and real-time hardware turnstile webhook sync across 500+ Indian arenas.

Core Responsibilities
  • Architect and scale distributed locking algorithms ensuring zero double-bookings under peak surge traffic.
  • Optimize MongoDB, Redis, and TimescaleDB time-series queries for sub-50ms p99 response times.
  • Maintain high availability of Razorpay co-payment escrow and automated UPI settlement engines.
Requirements & Experience
  • 4+ years building high-concurrency production backend systems in Node.js & TypeScript.
  • Expert understanding of Redis distributed locks (Redlock), BullMQ job queues, and WebSocket clustering.
  • Experience deploying on AWS / VPS Linux environments with PM2, Docker, and Nginx reverse proxies.
Mobile AppsFull-Time3+ Years

Staff Mobile Engineer (React Native / iOS / Android)

Bengaluru, India · Hybrid•₹26L – ₹38L + Substantial ESOPs

Lead our flagship iOS and Android athlete applications. Craft buttery-smooth 60fps micro-animations, offline Apple/Google Wallet ticketing, and live Dynamic Island widgets.

Core Responsibilities
  • Own cross-platform architectural standards across the customer and partner manager mobile suites.
  • Engineer offline gate check-in systems utilizing local SQLite caches and Apple/Google Wallet PassKit.
  • Build live Dynamic Island & Live Activities for match countdowns, court slots, and tournament scores.
Requirements & Experience
  • 3+ years shipping high-performance consumer React Native applications with Expo EAS.
  • Deep understanding of native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) bridge modules and TurboModules.
  • Obsessive attention to UI/UX craft, haptic feedback, and fluid gesture handling.
EngineeringFull-Time2+ Years

Full Stack Engineer (Next.js / TypeScript / Realtime)

Bengaluru, India · Hybrid•₹18L – ₹28L + ESOPs

Own the athlete web portal, partner command center, and high-performance Next.js marketing ecosystem powering real-time slot exploration.

Core Responsibilities
  • Develop responsive, SSR/SSG sports discovery interfaces with sub-second First Contentful Paint.
  • Build real-time venue calendar boards and drag-and-drop match lobby management interfaces.
  • Collaborate closely with product designers to ship state-of-the-art interactive sports components.
Requirements & Experience
  • Strong proficiency in React 19, Next.js App Router, TypeScript, and modern CSS architectures.
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSocket client sync, and optimistic UI updates.
  • A portfolio of polished web applications demonstrating clean design and fast load speeds.
Product & DesignFull-Time3+ Years

Lead Product Designer (Design Systems & Sports UX)

Bengaluru, India · Hybrid•₹22L – ₹34L + ESOPs

Define the visual identity and interaction design of Indian sports tech. Shape everything from lightning-fast court checkout to tournament bracket visualizations.

Core Responsibilities
  • Design cohesive design tokens and component libraries across iOS, Android, and Web applications.
  • Conduct in-depth user research with turf captains, venue owners, and amateur tournament players.
  • Prototype micro-animations, audio-haptic check-in feedback, and dark-mode glassmorphic aesthetics.
Requirements & Experience
  • 3+ years designing consumer mobile products; proven track record of shipping top-rated apps.
  • Mastery of Figma, advanced autolayout, prototyping, and design token management.
  • Deep empathy for athletes and enthusiasm for sports culture in India.
City OperationsFull-Time2+ Years

City Expansion & Venue Partnerships Lead (Hyderabad)

Hyderabad, India · On-Site•₹14L – ₹22L + High Commission

Own supply expansion across Gachibowli, Madhapur, Kondapur, and Secunderabad. Onboard the finest badminton complexes, astroturfs, and box cricket arenas.

Core Responsibilities
  • Acquire premier sports facilities and onboard venue owners onto the Primal Court Partner Suite.
  • Oversee turnstile QR scanner installation, staff training, and slot inventory configuration.
  • Ensure 100% partner retention and high booking fulfillment rates across your city zone.
Requirements & Experience
  • Proven business development or field sales experience in sports, hospitality, or hyperlocal tech.
  • Strong network and relationship-building skills in Hyderabad's commercial sports ecosystem.
  • Self-driven hustle with a relentless focus on execution and court occupancy targets.
City OperationsFull-Time2+ Years

City Expansion & Venue Partnerships Lead (Visakhapatnam & Coastal AP)

Visakhapatnam / Rajam, India · On-Site•₹12L – ₹18L + High Commission

Accelerate Primal Court's expansion across coastal Andhra Pradesh. Partner with cricket academies, badminton halls, and private turf owners across Vizag and surrounding hubs.

Core Responsibilities
  • Map out commercial sports infrastructure in Visakhapatnam, Rajam, and Vijayawada.
  • Pitch the Primal Court automated booking and turnstile hardware solution to sports entrepreneurs.
  • Drive venue activation events, player open days, and local coach endorsements.
Requirements & Experience
  • Experience in B2B enterprise acquisition, merchant onboarding, or venue management.
  • Fluency in Telugu and English with high energy and negotiation capabilities.
  • Passion for sports and grassroots community building.
Growth & CommunityFull-Time2+ Years

Tournament Director & Sports League Manager

Bengaluru, India · Hybrid•₹12L – ₹18L + Tournament Bonuses

Produce India's most exciting amateur weekend championships. Create branded corporate cups, badminton showdowns, and night football leagues powered by our live bracket engine.

Core Responsibilities
  • Conceptualize, market, and execute weekend sports tournaments with cash prize pools.
  • Manage sponsor partnerships, referee logistics, live bracket operations, and award ceremonies.
  • Turn casual court bookers into fiercely competitive, repeat league athletes.
Requirements & Experience
  • Background in sports event management, tournament officiating, or campus athletic leadership.
  • Exceptional on-ground operations coordination and high-energy microphone presence.
  • Sharp social media storytelling instincts and player engagement flair.
Mobile AppsFull-Time3+ Years

ActivityKit & Turnstile Hardware Integration Engineer

Bengaluru, India / Hybrid•₹24L – ₹36L + ESOPs

Bridge native device software and physical sports venue hardware. Engineer Bluetooth BLE turnstile triggers, NFC access, and iOS Dynamic Island widgets.

Core Responsibilities
  • Develop native iOS Swift & Android Kotlin SDKs for physical gate turnstiles and BLE beacons.
  • Create rich Dynamic Island and Apple Watch complications for live slot time left and turnstile badges.
  • Ensure offline cryptographically-signed QR ticket verification works without venue cellular connectivity.
Requirements & Experience
  • Strong native iOS development background (Swift, ActivityKit, WidgetKit, CoreBluetooth).
  • Experience with IoT, QR verification protocols, or smart lock hardware APIs.
  • Passion for hardware-software intersection in physical sporting spaces.
Our Process

Simple, Fast, Respectful Hiring

We move swiftly. From first conversation to formal offer, our typical timeline is 7–10 days with zero generic whiteboard puzzles.

01

Intro & Vision Sync

A casual 30-minute video chat with our leadership team discussing your background, aspirations, and sports passion.

02

Architecture & Craft

A 60-minute technical deep-dive into your past projects, system architecture decisions, and code patterns.

03

The Court Challenge

A practical pair-programming session solving a real Primal Court problem, followed by an optional sports game with the squad.

04

Offer & Day 1 Kit

Transparent compensation offer, founder ESOP letter, and your welcome package with MacBook Pro and universal all-access pass.

Don't See Your Exact Role? Pitch Yourself.

We are always eager to create custom roles for exceptional engineers, athletes, and creative builders who believe in our mission. Tell us what you would build.

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