Staff Software Engineer, Ads
GameChanger · Remote · GameChanger Remote - US ·
COMPENSATION
$165k – $185k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Staff level role
- Remote (US only)
- Ad tech & video focus
- Unlimited vacation
- $165k-$185k base
You will define the architecture and long-term technical direction for GameChanger’s advertising infrastructure. This position requires balancing hands-on implementation with high-level strategic planning to support live sports experiences and new revenue opportunities.
As a technical leader, you will mentor engineers, evaluate third-party technologies, and collaborate across product, data, and engineering teams. The goal is to build reliable, observable systems that handle complex ad formats like connected TV and programmatic delivery.
What you'll do
- Define technical strategy and architecture for the advertising platform
- Lead design for video ads, server-side insertion, and connected TV
- Evaluate third-party ad technologies and communicate tradeoffs
- Improve system reliability, observability, and scalability
- Mentor engineers through code reviews and architectural guidance
- Partner with cross-functional teams on monetization initiatives
- Maintain technical documentation and long-term roadmaps
- Participate in an occasional on-call rotation
What you'll need
- 8+ years of software development experience
- Proven technical leadership on large-scale distributed systems
- Experience architecting advertising technology or integrations
- Knowledge of ad serving, VAST, SSAI/CSAI, or header bidding
- Strong understanding of API design and system performance
- Ability to mentor senior engineers and influence technical decisions
- Comfortable owning ambiguous technical spaces without detailed direction
Nice to have
- Experience with live or streaming video systems
- Background in connected TV advertising or server-side ad insertion
- Familiarity with Google Ad Manager or similar platforms
- Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, Redis, and PostgreSQL
Stack
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- AWS
- Redis
- PostgreSQL
- Google Ad Manager
How you'll work
- Remote-first company based in New York City
- Work remotely from anywhere in the US (excludes AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, SC)
- Occasional on-call rotation required
What you get
- Base salary range $165,000 to $185,000
- Unlimited vacation policy
- $4,000 technology stipend every two years
- $500 annual WFH stipend
- Monthly wellness and lifestyle stipends
- Full health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401K with immediate company match
- Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
Hiring process
- Candidates must refrain from using AI tools during interviews
- Official communications come only from @gc.com addresses