Remote Senior Software Engineer, Video

Description:

• GameChanger is a remote-first tech company focused on enhancing youth sports experiences through technology.
• The Senior Software Engineer will join a newly formed video team responsible for the end-to-end video pipeline.
• The role involves expanding live streaming and post-game video capabilities for users.
• The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and build video-related projects.
• Responsibilities include working on live video ingestion, transcoding, integration, storage, and playback at scale.
• The engineer will provide APIs for other teams and help build internal SDKs and frameworks for product development.
• The position requires defining and building real-time monitoring systems for operational workflows in the video pipeline.
• The engineer will participate in an on-call rotation and assist in interviewing and onboarding new team members.

Requirements:

• A background in video and audio streaming, particularly in live-streaming user-generated content.
• Understanding of audio and video packaging principles, codecs, and associated technologies.
• Hands-on experience in designing and building live and VOD streaming workflows.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language used in the video space, such as Python, Go, C++, or Rust, along with experience in Node/Typescript or mobile languages.
• Familiarity with mobile video broadcasting and optimizing streaming quality across devices.
• Experience with video players and designing/building APIs for backend systems.
• Front-end development experience in web, iOS, or Android is a plus.
• Experience in building scalable video pipelines in cloud environments, preferably AWS.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work remotely throughout the US or from the Manhattan office.
• An unlimited vacation policy to promote work-life balance.
• Paid volunteer opportunities to encourage community involvement.
• A $500 annual stipend for home office improvements.
• A monthly snack stipend of $60 for home office snacks.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and family coverage.
• Life insurance options and disability leave for short-term and long-term needs.
• A 401K retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Access to a wellness platform for mental, financial, and physical wellbeing.
• Generous parental leave policy.
• Employee discounts at DICK’S Sporting Goods.