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GameChangerStaff Data Engineer
GameChanger is a remote-first technology company based in New York City that creates platforms for youth sports communities. The organization is currently seeking a Staff Data…
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GameChanger is a remote-first technology company based in New York City that creates platforms for youth sports communities. The organization is currently seeking a Staff Data Engineer to design and scale data systems that empower product and commercial operations. In this role, you will maintain a hands-on approach while guiding multi-quarter technical strategies, building automated analytics frameworks, and pioneering AI-assisted development methods. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, AI-focused…
Job Description
GameChanger is a remote-first technology company based in New York City that creates platforms for youth sports communities. The organization is currently seeking a Staff Data Engineer to design and scale data systems that empower product and commercial operations. In this role, you will maintain a hands-on approach while guiding multi-quarter technical strategies, building automated analytics frameworks, and pioneering AI-assisted development methods.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, AI-focused engineer who excels at cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership without relying on direct authority. You will work closely with both technical and business groups to anticipate data needs, improve infrastructure performance, and foster team growth through technical reviews and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Formulate multi-quarter technical strategies for the data platform in collaboration with the Data Engineering Manager
- Translate project concepts into actionable execution plans for complex cross-functional initiatives
- Design and construct scalable, efficient data architectures for analytical and operational use cases
- Advocate for AI-assisted self-service analytics and software development practices across the organization
- Enhance the performance, reliability, and observability of existing software systems and infrastructure
- Participate in the data engineering on-call rotation to troubleshoot and resolve intricate issues
Requirements
- Over 8 years of experience building data or backend systems, including technical leadership across multiple teams
- Demonstrated expertise in AI-assisted software development
- Strong proficiency in Python for building data pipelines and maintainable production software
- Expertise in SQL and cloud data warehousing utilizing Snowflake or BigQuery
- Proficiency with containers and orchestration tools such as Airflow
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Kafka, and streaming data pipelines
- Proficiency with cloud computing platforms including AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
Qualifications
- Prior experience constructing Change Data Capture platforms
- Background in building front-end behavior tracking systems
- Experience with MLOps platforms or AI self-service tooling
Core Skills
Benefits
- Target salary range between $170,000 and $185,000, supplemented by incentive, equity, and benefits
- Option to work remotely throughout the United States (excluding AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, and SC) or from the Manhattan office
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Paid volunteer opportunities
- Technology stipend of $4,000 every two years
- Annual work-from-home stipend of $500
- Monthly physical, mental, wellness, and learning stipend via Holisticly
- Monthly lifestyle stipend via Fringe
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, HRA, and HSA
- Vanguard Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with immediate company match
- Life insurance options covering basic, supplemental, and dependent needs
- Short-term and long-term disability leave
- Company-paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
- Family building benefits through Progyny
- Teammate discount for DICK'S Sporting Goods and associated brands
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, employees can work remotely throughout the United States, excluding AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, and SC, or from the company's Manhattan, NY office.
What is the salary range for the Staff Data Engineer role?
The target salary range is between $170,000 and $185,000, which is part of a total compensation package including incentives, equity, and benefits.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must bring eight or more years of experience building data or backend systems, including experience leading technical work across multiple teams.
What are the primary technical proficiencies needed?
Applicants need expertise in Python, SQL, cloud data warehousing via Snowflake or BigQuery, and AI-assisted software development, alongside proficiency in tools like Airflow, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
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