Staff Engineer Software
About The Position
Staff Software Engineer – Fanatics Live About Fanatics Live Fanatics Live is reimagining the collector experience through a dynamic, livestream-driven commerce platform. We bring together community, content, and commerce—empowering fans and collectors to engage in real-time with creators, athletes, and exclusive collectibles. Backed by the Fanatics ecosystem, we combine the agility of a startup with the reach and stability of a global leader in sports and entertainment. The Role As a Staff Software Engineer at Fanatics Live, you’ll play a critical role in setting architectural direction, designing scalable systems, and driving technical excellence across our engineering org. You’ll lead initiatives that elevate team velocity, reduce technical debt, and build the backbone of an intelligent platform—leveraging AI/ML to optimize workflows, enhance product experiences, and automate operational tasks. We’re seeking engineers who thrive in ambiguity, move with urgency, and bring creativity to every layer of the stack. You’ll act as a multiplier across teams, mentoring engineers, guiding design reviews, and driving technical vision that aligns with our mission to deliver magical fan experiences. Code-Writing Contribution This is a hands-on role. Staff Engineers are expected to consistently write and review production-grade code, particularly for high-risk or foundational components. Code-writing should demonstrate systems-level thinking, be coupled with deep design rationale, and serve as a model for quality and performance expectations across the org.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, with evidence of technical leadership
- Deep expertise in backend development (e.g., Python, Go, or similar), distributed systems, and cloud-native architecture (preferably AWS)
- Track record of applying AI/ML tools (e.g., LLMs, vector databases, workflow agents) in production systems
- Demonstrated ability to influence architectural decisions and technical strategy across multiple teams
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to mentor across experience levels
Nice To Haves
- Experience in real-time systems, streaming infrastructure, or marketplace platforms
- Familiarity with tools like LangChain, OpenAI, Pinecone, or other AI development frameworks
- Passion for sports, collectibles, and creating delightful user experiences
- Bias for action, pragmatism, and comfort in fast-paced environments
Responsibilities
- Lead design and implementation of highly available, scalable systems for real-time commerce, streaming, and marketplace features
- Drive AI-first solutions to improve developer workflows (e.g., CI/CD, testing), automate repetitive tasks, and optimize personalization and fraud detection
- Partner with product, design, and data science to translate business problems into elegant technical solutions
- Set and uphold engineering best practices around testing, observability, and code quality
- Influence technical direction across teams and mentor senior engineers and tech leads
- Own end-to-end delivery of strategic projects with broad business impact
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to shape long-term technical roadmaps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
