Backend Engineer, Live & Collect
About The Position
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. Fanatics Live is transforming the digital shopping and collector experience through livestream commerce, creator-led content, and interactive fan engagement. The platform enables collectors to discover, purchase, and engage around collectibles in real time through immersive mobile experiences. Our Android engineering team builds performant, highly interactive mobile experiences that support livestream viewing, live purchasing, chat, notifications, payments, account management, and marketplace functionality for a rapidly growing global audience. We are seeking an Android Software Engineer to help scale the Fanatics Live Android platform and deliver high-quality mobile experiences for collectors around the world. This engineer will partner closely with Product, Design, Backend, and Platform Engineering teams to develop modern Android applications supporting livestream commerce and real-time engagement experiences.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional Android development experience
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin and modern Android development practices
- Experience with Jetpack Compose and Android architecture components
- Familiarity with REST APIs, mobile networking, and asynchronous programming
- Experience building scalable consumer-facing mobile applications
- Understanding of mobile application performance optimization and testing strategies
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
- Strong collaboration and communication skills within cross-functional environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting livestreaming, marketplace, or e-commerce mobile applications
- Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time communication technologies
- Experience with Firebase, analytics, experimentation platforms, and observability tooling
- Exposure to mobile security and authentication best practices
- Passion for sports, collectibles, creators, or digital communities
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications and platform components for Fanatics Live
- Build scalable, responsive, and resilient mobile experiences supporting livestream shopping and collector engagement
- Collaborate with backend engineers and product stakeholders to define and implement APIs and mobile workflows
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested Kotlin code following Android best practices
- Contribute to architectural discussions, technical planning, and mobile platform improvements
- Optimize application performance, reliability, accessibility, and user experience
- Participate in release management, CI/CD improvements, and operational support
- Help improve observability, crash reporting, and mobile quality standards
- Conduct code reviews and support mentorship across the engineering team
- Stay current with Android ecosystem trends, libraries, and development patterns
Benefits
- The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
