Youth sports offer important life lessons that propel kids toward meaningful futures, including a sense of family and community. GameChanger by DICK’S Sporting Goods works to connect families via live video streaming of games, scorekeeping and team communication tools for more than half a million teams. We are a remote-first, dynamic tech company based in New York City intent on improving youth sports for all and developing our own teammates.

OVERVIEW:

About GameChanger:

At GameChanger, we help the youth sports community Live the Game Like Never Before.

We believe youth sports change lives — on and off the field — and we're building the home of youth sports to support every coach, athlete, family member, and fan along the way. Every product decision we make is designed to elevate the next generation through sports.

We are a remote-first, dynamic technology company based in New York City solving meaningful challenges across youth sports — and this summer, we're bringing together a highly intentional cohort of interns to help build what's next.

About the Internship Program:

Our Summer 2026 Internship Program is a 10-week, fully onsite experience in NYC (June 1–August 7, 2026). This is not a shadowing program. As a GameChanger intern, you'll:

• Work on real, high-impact projects

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Be paired with a dedicated mentor

• Build and ship meaningful work

• Present your results during our Final Demo Day

We've intentionally designed a smaller cohort (12 interns) to provide strong mentorship, meaningful ownership, and real exposure to how we build and ship at scale.

The Position:

GameChanger is looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer Intern to join our Diamond Sports product group. This team focuses on making GameChanger the ultimate hub for community engagement and insights around young athletes. Our mission is to grow the GameChanger community by bringing more fans, family members, and friends into the ecosystem and connecting them with personalized content that brings them closer to the action.As a Full-Stack Software Engineer Intern, you'll build real features across our modern web stack, contributing directly to a product used by millions. You'll work with other engineers and report to a Full Stack Engineer who will support your growth throughout the summer.

What You'll Work On:

You'll take ownership of clearly scoped, high-impact work. This will include:

• Building and shipping features in our React + TypeScript web application

• Developing and integrating backend services using Node.js

• Collaborating with designers and product managers to turn ideas into user-facing features

• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

• Participating in code reviews and learning best practices in a CI-driven engineering environment

• You'll collaborate closely with teammates and stakeholders, receive consistent feedback, and contribute work that drives measurable impact.

What We're Looking For:

• You are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or looking to make a career change.

• Strong fundamentals in computer science and problem solving

• Curiosity, ownership mindset, and proactive communication

• Excitement about building products used by real communities

• Big plus if you have experience or interest developing with React, TypeScript, or node.js.

What You'll Gain:

• 10 weeks of hands-on experience on a product used by millions.

• $55 per hour pay for your contributions.

• Housing in Manhattan covered by GameChanger.

• Round-trip travel to/from NYC covered.

• A MacBook for the duration of the internship.

• Mentorship from experienced leaders.

• Exposure to executive leadership.

• The opportunity to be considered for future full-time roles.

Join Us

This summer, you won't just observe — you'll build, ship, collaborate, and present work that matters. At GameChanger, we're helping families Live the Game Like Never Before — and we can't wait to see what you'll build with us.

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.

Our Interview Process & AI

We recognize that AI has become a common part of everyday life and professional work, and its use continues to evolve rapidly. Our perspective on AI in the hiring process will evolve as well. At this time, we ask that candidates please refrain from using AI tools during interviews and assessments, as we want to see your authentic self. We will clearly indicate if and when AI use is acceptable in the process. If you have any questions or need accommodations, we're here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at 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.