Senior Software Engineer - Mobile (REMOTE)

Fanatics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Betting and Gaming in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Mobile to join our fast-growing mobile engineering teams and help build the Fanatics Sportsbook app ecosystem. You will work across product areas to deliver features with Kotlin Multiplatform, Kotlin, and mobile UI frameworks, collaborating with product and design to elevate customer experience and business impact.

This role requires leadership, on-call readiness, and willingness to travel to Fanatics offices for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong fundamentals in programming and problem solving.
• Willingness to learn Kotlin as primary language and KM ecosystem.
• Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform is preferred.
• Experience with mobile UI frameworks (SwiftUI / Jetpack Compose).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, document, and deploy high quality software into production
• Develop understanding of industry, product, feature set and roadmap
• Implement new features from functional requirements to UI with guidance
• Follow engineering strategy guidelines and best practices
• Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to inform tech decisions
• Participate in on-call rotation and address urgent issues after hours
• Escalate roadblocks and seek guidance when needed
• Participate in code reviews to maintain quality and learn
• Contribute to team planning and design discussions
• Impact software quality and customer experience of features
• Learn about testability, OE metrics, and documentation practices
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team culture
• Be open to travel to Fanatics offices for conferences/events

Skills

Kotlin

Kotlin Multiplatform

SwiftUI

Jetpack Compose

Mobile development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

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.

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer - Mobile at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you'll be joining our dynamic mobile engineering teams, contributing to the rapidly growing Fanatics Sportsbook app ecosystem. You'll work across various product areas, developing features that enhance customer experience and drive business growth.

As a Senior Software Engineer at FBG, you are a fundamental problem solver and growing contributor, known for your ability to think critically and adapt to new technologies. You combine strong programming fundamentals with a willingness to learn our technology stack, delivering results across mobile platforms. You play an important role in implementing features and solutions while continuously developing your technical expertise and engineering skills.

We embrace principles of data-driven development, operational excellence, and continuous process optimization to deliver a stable, scalable platform. Central to our strategy is Kotlin Multiplatform, which empowers us to deliver high-quality features quickly and consistently across multiple ecosystems. By focusing on object-oriented design, modern coding practices, open-source frameworks, and third-party platform integrations, we continuously innovate and deliver at speed in this exciting and fast-moving market.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, document, and deploy high quality software into production
• Develop a fundamental understanding of our industry, product, feature set and roadmap
• Implement new features from functional requirements to logic and UI with guidance
• Learn and follow the principles, guidelines, and best practices of our engineering strategy
• Work closely with our product team, design, and other internal stakeholders to understand technology decisions that grow and improve our products
• Participate in an on-call rotation to address urgent issues outside business hours and contribute to app enhancements and operational efficiency (OE) by troubleshooting and resolving application-related problems
• Escalate when tasks or projects hit roadblocks and seek guidance when needed
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and learn from senior team members
• Contribute to team planning and design discussions, building expertise around design approaches
• Impact software quality and customer experience of product features
• Learn about testability, operational excellence metrics, and team documentation practices
• Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive team culture
• Be open to occasional travel to Fanatics offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of development experience
• Strong programming fundamentals in any language with demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Willingness and eagerness to learn Kotlin as the primary development language
• The bulk of our business logic strategy relies on Kotlin Multiplatform (KM). You should be comfortable learning and developing business logic within this ecosystem
• Mobile development experience with modern UI frameworks (SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose, or similar)
• Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better
• Able to articulate your thinking process and explain your reasoning when working through problems
• Demonstrates initiative and independent problem-solving skills while knowing when to seek guidance
• Demonstrates logical reasoning when working through technical challenges
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with or willing to learn Agile software product delivery and SCRUM methodology
• Thrives in a high-growth environment where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly
• Able to work cross-functionally within an enterprise environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile development (Android or iOS)
• Exposure to modern development tools and frameworks
• Understanding of basic software engineering principles and best practices
• Experience working in collaborative development environments
• Familiarity with version control systems and development workflows
• Interest in learning additional languages like Swift when needed for cross-platform work

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/