Senior Android Software Engineer, Trust & Safety

About GameChanger: 

We believe in the life-changing impact youth sports have on and off the field because they encourage leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and confidence—important life lessons that have the power to propel our youth toward meaningful futures. We recognize that without coaches, parents, and volunteers, organized youth sports could not exist. By building the first and best place to experience the youth sports moments important to our community, we are helping families elevate the next generation through youth sports.

So if you love sports and their community-building potential, or building cool products is your sport, GameChanger is the team for you. We are a remote-first, dynamic tech company based in New York City, and we are solving some of the biggest challenges in youth sports today.

The Position:

Join GameChanger and be part of a Trust & Safety team that is at the forefront of creating a secure and trusted environment for our users. Our mission is to give parents and coaches the confidence that GC is the right platform for their team by implementing clear policies, building the right features, and fostering a culture of accountability and transparency across GameChanger. We are committed to building innovative tools and systems that enhance safety and protect user data.

As an Android Software Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in Android mobile app development to build and refine features and tools that bolster our platform’s trust and safety. You will be responsible for leading, designing, and implementing features that address security challenges and improve user experience. You will report to the Trust & Safety Engineering Manager.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our efforts to protect user data and build trust. Your contributions will directly impact the safety of our platform and the satisfaction of our users. You'll also have the opportunity to grow your skills and career in an exciting and meaningful space.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, develop, and enhance mobile app features to improve the safety and security of our platform.

• Architect and implement scalable and secure solutions for both Android components.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address security concerns and user trust issues.

• Collaborate with other engineering leaders, product managers, and security experts to define and prioritize security and trust-related features.

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

• Analyze and resolve complex technical problems related to security and data protection.

• Contribute to the development of best practices and processes for code quality and security.

• Engineer robust software solutions with a strong emphasis on high-quality development standards, ensuring reliability and maintainability.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in Android mobile app development.

• Extensive experience with security practices, compliance requirements, and data protection frameworks.

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, secure code and solutions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Perks:

• Work remotely throughout the US* or from our well-furnished, modern office in Manhattan, NY.

• Unlimited vacation policy.

• Paid volunteer opportunities.

• WFH stipend - $500 annually to make your WFH situation comfortable.

• Snack stipend - $60 monthly to have snacks shipped to your home office.

• Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HRA., and coverage for family/dependents.

• Life insurance - basic life, supplemental life, and dependent life.

• Disability leave - short-term disability and long-term disability.

• Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Vanguard, with a company match.

• Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing.

• Generous parental leave.

• DICK’S Sporting Goods Teammate Discount.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The target salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $200,000. This is part of a total compensation package that includes incentive, equity, and benefits for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We constantly review all teammate pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.

*DICK'S Sporting Goods has company-wide practices to monitor and protect us from compliance and monetary implications as it pertains to employer state tax liabilities. Due to said guidelines put in place, we are unable to hire in AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, and SC.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All official recruitment communications from GameChanger will come from an email address ending in @gc.com. If you receive communication from any other domain, please be cautious, as it is likely fraudulent.