Gamechanger

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, Video Platform

New York, New York, United States

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

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have at least 5 years of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer. Strong proficiency in TypeScript and experience with backend development are essential, along with a solid understanding of video and audio streaming technologies. Experience with mobile broadcast and playback frameworks, back-end ingest/transcoding/playback infrastructure, and VoD storage and playback is desired. Familiarity with machine learning/computer vision workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting video features across the video pipeline stack, including live video ingestion, transcoding, integration, storage, and playback at scale. They will collaborate with other teams to develop video-related projects, improve user experiences, and ensure the scalability and resilience of the video platform. This includes building APIs, reviewing designs and code, building internal SDKs, frameworks, and tooling, and supporting video workflows through monitoring and measurement systems. The role also involves occasional on-call rotations to support production systems and assisting with the interview and onboarding of new engineers.

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.

Key Metrics

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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