Software Engineer, Android

Sports Careers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Android-focused Software Engineer to develop, test, and maintain Android applications and internal tools that support Fanatics Collect and Marketplace Operations. You will work across engineering and marketplace teams to translate operational needs into scalable solutions.

In this hands-on role, you will investigate production issues, automate workflows, and contribute to architecture and tooling improvements while writing clean, well-tested code and

Qualifications

• Professional software engineering experience with a focus on Android.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain, and improve Android applications and capabilities supporting Fanatics Collect and Marketplace Operations.
• Build internal tools and technical solutions that help operational teams manage marketplace workflows more efficiently.
• Partner with Marketplace Operations to understand pain points, identify root causes, and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Investigate and resolve application and marketplace issues, including problems that span the Android experience and supporting systems.
• Improve processes through automation, tooling, monitoring, and better access to information teams need to resolve issues.
• Identify recurring operational problems and develop solutions that reduce manual effort and prevent issues from repeating.
• Debug production issues using logs, monitoring, analytics, and other diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to determine when an operational issue requires a technical solution, product improvement, or process change.
• Write maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews with other engineers.
• Contribute to the reliability, performance, and maintainability of the Android application.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute ideas for improving architecture, tooling, development practices, and operational workflows.
• Create and maintain documentation that helps engineering and operational teams understand tools, processes, and common issues.
• Support the implementation and validation of solutions through development, testing, release, and production.
• Balance planned engineering work with operational needs and emerging marketplace issues.

Skills

Android development

Job description

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 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 Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collect is looking for a Software Engineer, Android to help build and improve the tools, systems, and processes that keep our marketplace running smoothly.

In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of engineering and marketplace operations, developing Android solutions and internal tooling that help our teams support collectors, sellers, and day-to-day marketplace activity. You’ll investigate operational issues, improve workflows, automate repetitive processes, and build capabilities that make our teams more efficient and our customer experiences more reliable.

You’ll partner closely with engineers, product managers, and Marketplace Operations teams to understand operational challenges and translate them into scalable technical solutions.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, digging into how systems behave in production, and using technology to make complex processes simpler and more effective.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, test, maintain, and improve Android applications and capabilities supporting Fanatics Collect and Marketplace Operations.
• Build internal tools and technical solutions that help operational teams manage marketplace workflows more efficiently.
• Partner with Marketplace Operations to understand pain points, identify root causes, and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Investigate and resolve application and marketplace issues, including problems that span the Android experience and supporting systems.
• Improve processes through automation, tooling, monitoring, and better access to the information teams need to resolve issues.
• Identify recurring operational problems and develop solutions that reduce manual effort and prevent issues from repeating.
• Debug production issues using logs, monitoring, analytics, and other diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to determine when an operational issue requires a technical solution, product improvement, or process change.
• Write maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews with other engineers.
• Contribute to the reliability, performance, and maintainability of the Android application.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute ideas for improving architecture, tooling, development practices, and operational workflows.
• Create and maintain documentation that helps engineering and operational teams understand tools, processes, and common issues.
• Support the implementation and validation of solutions through development, testing, release, and production.
• Balance planned engineering work with operational needs and emerging marketplace issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional software engineering experience with a focus on Android