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Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

Coach Crew

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Gamechanger

Gamechanger

201-500 employees

Live game streaming, scorekeeping app for sports

Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$160k - $200kAnnually

+ Incentive + Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Remote work is available throughout the US, but in-office work is based in Manhattan, NY.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Node.js
Quality Assurance (QA)
TypeScript
Requirements
  • Experience scaling a codebase to a large number of users and engineers.
  • Track record of successful projects utilizing Typescript and Node.js or another backend technology.
  • Experience writing scalable, performant server-side code.
  • 5+ years in a software development role.
  • 3+ years experience with Node.js or another backend technology.
  • 1+ years experience leading and implementing complex designs.
Responsibilities
  • Own and drive business-critical product areas including live video streaming, scorekeeping, fan experiences, and team management throughout our backend services.
  • Develop and maintain scalable, robust, and efficient backend services.
  • Lead Coach Crew team projects by collaborating with EM, PM, Design, QA, and other engineers across the company.
  • Drive changes to our API and SDK to facilitate server/client communication.
  • Collaborate on architectural decisions to ensure productivity + efficiency as our backend codebase grows.
  • Improve existing systems' performance, reliability, scalability, and develop new features.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Ensure system security and data privacy compliance.
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for reference and reporting.

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.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$10.2M

Headquarters

Hamburg, Germany

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-50%

1 year growth

-50%

2 year growth

-50%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gamechanger's innovative use of AI and data analytics can lead to highly personalized gaming experiences, attracting a loyal user base.
  • The company's potential to disrupt the gaming industry with cutting-edge technology could result in significant market share growth and investment opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on advanced AI and data analytics may pose technical challenges and require substantial investment in R&D.
  • The competitive nature of the gaming industry means that Gamechanger must continuously innovate to stay ahead of established players and new entrants.

What makes Gamechanger unique

  • Gamechanger's unique approach to integrating real-time data analytics with gaming experiences sets it apart from traditional gaming companies.
  • The company's focus on leveraging AI to enhance player engagement and retention provides a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving gaming industry.