Gamechanger

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, Video Platform

New York, New York, United States

$160,000 – $200,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Sports Technology, Video, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - Video

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $160K - $200K

GameChanger is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to expand our video capabilities. You'll be part of a newly formed video team responsible for the entire video pipeline, including live streaming, post-game video, and a scalable platform for millions of streams and highlight clips. This role involves hands-on engineering, collaboration with other teams, and contributing to decisions impacting the entire video stack.

Requirements

  • Experience in video and audio streaming, particularly with live-streaming of user-generated content.
  • Understanding of video processing workflows.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript (backend).
  • Ability to contribute to design and code reviews.
  • Experience with mobile, web, and backend development.
  • Willingness to participate in occasional on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support video features across the video pipeline stack (live video ingestion, transcoding, integration, storage, and playback).
  • Develop APIs for other teams to integrate video into their applications.
  • Collaborate with mobile, web, machine learning/computer vision, and platform teams on video-related projects.
  • Build internal SDKs, frameworks, and tooling to simplify video integration for product teams.
  • Build real-time monitoring and measurement systems for video pipeline workflows.
  • Support video workflows through an occasional on-call rotation.
  • Interview and onboard new software engineers.

Application Instructions

  • The job description does not provide specific application instructions. Interested candidates should visit https://gc.com/live-video to learn more about GameChanger's video capabilities.

Company Information

  • Company: GameChanger
  • Location: Remote (based in New York City)
  • About Us: GameChanger believes in the life-changing impact of youth sports and is building the first and best place to experience youth sports moments. We are a remote-first tech company focused on solving challenges in youth sports.

Skills

Software Engineering
Full Stack
Video Platforms
Live Streaming
Scalability
Resilience
Developer Experience

Gamechanger

Live game streaming, scorekeeping app for sports

About Gamechanger

GameChanger provides an app for live game streaming and advanced scorekeeping for youth sports teams, utilizing live streaming and advanced scorekeeping technologies to enhance the experience for coaches, players, and fans.

Hamburg, GermanyHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$10.2MTotal Funding
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
1-10Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Volunteer Opportunities
Home Office Stipend
Snack Stipend
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Generous Parental Leave
DICK’S Sporting Goods Teammate Discount

Risks

Increased competition from cheaper sports analytics apps threatens GameChanger's market share.
Privacy concerns over data collection may lead to regulatory challenges for GameChanger.
Security breaches in similar apps raise concerns about data security and user trust.

Differentiation

GameChanger offers free access for coaches and scorekeepers, unlike many competitors.
The platform provides real-time scorekeeping and stats for amateur sports teams.
GameChanger integrates live GameStream plays and recap stories, enhancing user engagement.

Upsides

Growing demand for real-time sports analytics boosts GameChanger's market potential.
Youth sports streaming interest increases, with parents willing to pay for premium content.
AI-driven video analysis advancements can enhance GameChanger's offerings significantly.

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