[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Core Services at Gamechanger

United States

Gamechanger Logo
$160,000 – $180,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Youth Sports, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 4+ years experience in software development with successful projects using TypeScript and Node.js
  • 2+ years experience writing scalable, testable, performant server-side code
  • 2+ years experience creating documentation that details how to break down projects and technical details for team members of varying expertise
  • Willingness to mentor/train/work with other teams through documentation and live sessions on the best way to accomplish building features using the system we build/own
  • Experience with version control and CI/CD systems such as Github, Bitbucket, and GitLab

Responsibilities

  • Implement changes to our API and SDK to facilitate server/client communication
  • Introduce code patterns and tools to improve developer ergonomics
  • Identify and improve inefficiencies within our backend codebase
  • Participate in designing/redesigning critical parts of our system as our systems continue to scale and become more complex
  • Learn best practices and share those with other engineers across the company
  • Collaborate with peers within and outside of our team on critical decisions about how our applications are architected and built
  • Investigate interesting challenges in scaling, security and architectural designs
  • Participate in an occasional on-call rotation with the team
  • Maintain the health of our API server codebase (including the developer experience of working on it) and proactively find ways to improve it
  • Collaborate on and support the frameworks and SDK that underpin GameChanger's development
  • Take an active part in the changes to our server-side codebase to make it more performant, productive, and scalable

Skills

TypeScript
Node.js
Redis
PostgreSQL
AWS
API
SDK
Backend
Scalability
Developer Tools

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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