Senior Engineering Manager, Basketball Coverage

GameChanger

. Lead a cross-functional group of engineers across iOS, Android, and backend platforms .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $210,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing engineering teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a culture of accountability and high standards. Possesses technical depth in software development and AI fluency, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional partners to drive product outcomes.

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Engineering Team LeadershipSoftware Development ExperienceAI Fluency DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationQuality and Reliability Standards

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAI FluencyArchitecture ConversationsEngineering StandardsTechnical Depth

Soft Skills

Coaching and DevelopmentJudgment and OwnershipProduct Instincts

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional EngineeringOrganizational EffectivenessDelivery GoalsRisk ManagementTalent Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a cross-functional group of engineers across iOS, Android, and backend platforms
Partner closely with Product and Design
Improve the speed, reliability, and ease of covering games
Coach and develop engineers through clear expectations, growth opportunities, feedback, and accountability
Define delivery goals and shape priorities with cross-functional partners
Navigate trade-offs and surface risks proactively
Set and maintain standards for engineering craft and system reliability
Hire and onboard strong engineers
Evaluate values alignment, skill fit, and AI fluency
Contribute to engineering culture and organizational effectiveness through cross-team initiatives
Report to the Director of Engineering for Basketball

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years leading engineering teams
6+ years of software development experience
Track record of managing and growing engineering talent at all levels
Technical depth in one or more areas of the technology stack
Breadth sufficient to engage in architecture conversations
Ability to uphold standards for quality and reliability
Good product instincts and ability to partner with Product and Design
Ability to align priorities to drive meaningful outcomes
Active development of AI fluency
Ability to help the team develop AI fluency
High standards for judgment and ownership
Must be based in the United States; unable to hire in AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, or SC
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be 18 years of age or older

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work remotely throughout the US or from the modern office in Manhattan, NY
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer opportunities
Technology stipend - $4,000 every 2 years
WFH stipend - $500 annually
Monthly physical, mental, wellness & learning stipend through Holisticly
Monthly lifestyle stipend through Fringe
Full health benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, HRA, HSA, and family/dependent coverage
Traditional and Roth 401K plans through Vanguard, with immediate company match
Basic, supplemental, and dependent 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
DICK'S Sporting Goods and family-of-brands teammate discount
Incentive and equity may be included for eligible roles
10% annual bonus