Description:

GameChanger is a remote-first tech company focused on enhancing youth sports experiences through innovative products.
The Staff Backend Engineer will lead the expansion of video capabilities within a new Video Engineering team.
Responsibilities include managing the video pipeline, evolving live streaming and post-game video capabilities, and simplifying the developer experience for product teams.
The role involves collaborating with the Engineering Manager and Product Manager on technical strategy, mentoring developers, and influencing the video stack.
The engineer will work on projects related to mobile broadcast, playback frameworks, back-end infrastructure, and automatic highlight clipping.
The position requires participation in an on-call rotation to support production systems.

Requirements:

A background in video and audio streaming, particularly in live-streaming user-generated content.
At least 5 years of experience building scalable video pipelines in cloud environments, preferably AWS.
Knowledge of audio and video packaging principles, codecs, and tools such as MPEG Video, HLS, DASH, and FFMPEG.
Hands-on experience in designing and building live and video on-demand streaming workflows.
Proficiency in at least one programming language used in the video space (e.g., C#, Golang, C++, Rust, Python) and familiarity with higher-level languages like Node/TypeScript or mobile languages.
Experience in designing and connecting internal APIs/SDKs across the stack.
Familiarity with mobile video broadcasting challenges and experience with video players.
Front-end development experience in web, iOS (Swift), or Android (Kotlin) is required.
Strong technical documentation skills and experience in technical leadership roles.

The position offers remote work flexibility or the option to work from a modern office in Manhattan, NY.
An unlimited vacation policy is provided.
Paid volunteer opportunities and a technology stipend of $4,000 every two years.
A WFH stipend of $500 annually and a learning stipend of $500 annually for continued development.
Monthly stipends for physical, mental, wellness, and lifestyle needs.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and family coverage.
Retirement savings options with an immediate company match.
Life insurance and disability leave benefits are included.
Company-paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Family building benefits through Progyny and a discount at DICK’S Sporting Goods and their family of brands.