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Staff Software Engineer, Video Enablement

GameChangerGameChanger Remote - USEngineering
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Salary
$169K - $185K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
15 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

GameChanger is hiring a remote, full-time Staff Software Engineer, Video Enablement to lead the expansion of video capabilities within a newly formed Video Engineering team. This position suits an experienced technical leader who enjoys hands-on architecture, video streaming infrastructure, and mentoring engineers in a dynamic remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, architect, code, and support video features across the complete video pipeline stack, covering live video ingestion, transcoding, integration, storage, and playback at scale.
Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager and Product Manager to influence, communicate, and iterate on strategic technical roadmaps.
Partner with mobile, web, machine learning, computer vision, and platform teams on complex projects to enhance user experiences and business outcomes.
Review designs and code PRs, pair on architectures, and provide hands-on guidance as needed.
Build and connect internal SDKs, frameworks, and tooling to help product development teams easily integrate video capabilities.
Define and build real-time monitoring and measurement systems for operational workflows in the video pipeline, participating in an occasional on-call rotation.
Lead, mentor, interview, and onboard other software engineers focusing on video and live-streaming spaces.

Requirements

Strong background in audio and video streaming with an emphasis on live-streaming user-generated content.
Extensive experience architecting and building scalable, high-performance video pipelines within cloud environments such as AWS.
In-depth understanding of audio and video packaging principles, codecs, and tools including MPEG Video, MPEG-2 TS, HLS, DASH, H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC, VP9, AV1, VVC, RTMP, FFMPEG, and DRM.
Hands-on software development experience designing live and VOD streaming workflows spanning mobile broadcast, ingest, transcoding, storage, and playback.
Proficiency reading and coding in languages commonly used in the video space, such as C#, Golang, C++, Rust, or Python, alongside higher-level languages like Node, TypeScript, React, Swift, or Kotlin.
Experience designing and connecting internal APIs and stacks from backend to frontend to enable rapid feature development.
Familiarity with mobile video broadcasting of user-generated content and optimizing streaming reliability across diverse devices and network conditions.

Nice to Have

Frontend development experience across web, iOS, and Android.
Familiarity with computer vision concepts, architectures, and tools.
Familiarity with video advertising systems concepts and architectures.

Skills and Tools

Python
AWS
React
TypeScript
Golang
Rust
C++
Computer Vision

Salary and Benefits

Target salary range between $169,000 and $185,000 in USD per year.
Remote work flexibility across the United States (excluding AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, and SC) or from the Manhattan, NY office.
Unlimited vacation policy and paid volunteer opportunities.
Technology stipend of $4,000 every 2 years.
Work from home stipend of $500 annually and a learning stipend of $500 annually.
Monthly wellness and lifestyle stipends.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HRA, and HSA.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans through Vanguard with an immediate company match.
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability leave.
Company-paid parental leave up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Family building benefits through Progyny and a DICK'S Sporting Goods teammate discount.

About the Company

GameChanger builds technology that elevates youth sports communities by helping families experience important moments on and off the field. Operating as a remote-first and dynamic tech company headquartered in New York City, the organization solves significant challenges in youth sports through innovative product development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSReactTypeScriptGolangRustC++Computer Vision

Questions candidates ask

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, this is a remote-first position with the option to work throughout the US (excluding certain restricted states due to tax liabilities) or from the Manhattan, NY office.

What is the salary range for the Staff Software Engineer, Video Enablement role?

The target salary range is between $169,000 and $185,000 USD per year, supplemented by incentive, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

What states are ineligible for hiring due to tax guidelines?

GameChanger is unable to hire candidates residing in AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, and SC.

What technical background is required for this role?

Candidates need a strong background in audio and video streaming, experience building scalable cloud-based video pipelines, expertise in video codecs and packaging principles, and proficiency in languages like Python, Golang, C++, Rust, C#, TypeScript, or React.

Are there any travel or on-call requirements?

The role involves participating in an occasional on-call rotation, lasting a few days per month, to support production systems and troubleshoot video workflows.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official GameChanger careers page.

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