Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Software Engineer Iat Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you'll be joining a group of engineers responsible for transforming raw data into rich, real-time product experiences across Sportsbook and Casino. Our mission is to build foundational APIs, data pipelines, and service layers that power personalized recommendations, live search, and betting interfaces used by millions of fans. As part of this team, you'll help design and scale backend services that bridge the gap between live sports data, internal content systems, and customer-facing applications. You'll work closely with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to build reliable, low-latency systems that deliver accurate and timely sports experiences — from live odds and search results to real-time box scores. This role is perfect for someone who's building on existing backend experience and wants to deepen their expertise in data-driven systems while solving complex technical problems in a fast-moving, high-impact space.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services and RESTful APIs that drive real-time features.
Design, develop, test and contribute to mobile applications.
Collaborate closely with senior engineers and product teams to understand data pipelines, system dependencies, and product requirements
Participate in the on-call rotation and help triage, debug, and resolve issues in production systems
Contribute to service architecture, sprint planning, and long-term technical decisions
Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and shared learning
Build observability into everything you create — we value proactive monitoring and actionable alerts
Develop a growing understanding of our domain — from sports event hierarchies to how data quality impacts user trust
Stay current with backend trends and tooling, especially in distributed systems, cloud-native infrastructure, and data APIs
Open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building

Required Qualifications

1-4 years of professional experience building backend systems or APIs, ideally in fast-paced or data-rich environments
2+ years of experience with Java or Kotlin; experience with Kafka, Databricks, and Snowflake are a plus
Experience and willingness to learn Kotlin Multiplatform and Mobile app development is a plus.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and REST API design principles
Experience working with databases (MongoDB, or similar) and comfortable with data modeling and caching strategies
Familiarity with system observability practices (logs, metrics, traces), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile workflows
You're a problem solver and collaborator — comfortable taking ownership, navigating ambiguity, and working across teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in remote-first settings

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) or Kubernetes-based infrastructure
Experience in data-focused services: indexing pipelines, data quality frameworks, or real-time feeds
Interest in building systems that balance scale, speed, and accuracy — especially in live sports or gaming contexts
Previous work in startup-like environments or experience iterating quickly on 0→1 initiatives
Passion for clean code, system design, and mentoring others where possible
General interest in Sports, Casino, Generative AI, and Recommendation Systems

Ready to build the future of sports betting? If you possess some of these skills but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!

The expected salary range for this role is based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for the Fanatics Betting and Gaming annual bonus program and an equity award. *Salary range is listed in USD; actual salary will vary based on location. *Salary Range: $96,000 - $162,000 per year (actual salary will be determined in part by a successful candidate's geographic location). In addition to base salary, bonus, and equity, full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off, and other benefits like GymPass, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, and more. We'll also give you $700 to set up your home office! Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.

Software Engineer I

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