Staff Engineer - Android (REMOTE)

Fanatics; New York (NY); A distancia; USD 144.000 - 235.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fanatics is seeking an Android Staff Engineer to lead the mobile platform and deliver scalable native apps. You will shape technical strategy, mentor engineers, and own end-to-end features from ideation to production. Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to balance speed with architectural excellence.

Requirements include 7+ years building scalable Android apps, Kotlin expertise, Jetpack Compose experience, and Agile delivery. Occasional travel to Fanatics offices may be required.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience building highly scalable Android applications with MVI Architecture.
• Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and Android platform best practices.
• Experience with Jetpack Compose and dependency injection patterns.
• Strong communication skills and Agile/SCRUM delivery experience.
• Ability to mentor engineers and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Drive development, testing, documentation, and deployment of scalable software.
• Shape team strategy by understanding product roadmap and industry context.
• Lead end-to-end technical execution from ideation to deployment.
• Define engineering principles and best practices.
• Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders on high-impact decisions.
• Lead incident resolution and maintain production reliability.
• Remove roadblocks and coordinate cross-team efforts.
• Conduct code reviews and elevate code quality.
• Guide design discussions and improve architectures.
• Improve software quality, metrics, and documentation; mentor engineers.
• Mentor engineers and participate in travel to Fanatics offices or events.

Conocimientos

Kotlin

Android

Jetpack Compose

Dependency injection

Agile / SCRUM

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Herramientas

GoLang

Swift

Java

Kotlin Multiplatform

Compose Multiplatform

Material Design

Client API Design

Client Backend

Descripción del empleo

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 an Android Staff Engineer at Fanatics, you are a recognized technical leader. You operate both strategically and hands-on while leading ambitious projects, and your solutions set the standard for the team. Your bold decisions balance immediate business needs with long-term technical excellence. Through your leadership, you cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation that leaves a lasting impact on both your immediate team and the broader mobile team.

We own the Fanatics App, the mobile app at Fanatics that encompasses elements from all of our different brands and businesses. The Fanatics App brings together Free to Play games, live events, ecommerce, and new product experiences to deliver a best-in-class Sports platform. Fundamentally, we are one team in everything we do, from the user experience to coding and architecture. We aim to deliver on our Customer Promise by delighting our millions of monthly active users.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development, testing, documentation, and deployment of high-quality, scalable software into production
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry, product, and roadmap, leveraging this knowledge to shape team strategy and influence the direction of the organization
• Lead the end-to-end technical execution of complex features and systems, from ideation and architecture to deployment and refinement
• Define and enforce engineering principles, guidelines, and best practices
• Partner closely with product, design, and other stakeholders to make high-impact technical decisions that align with both business goals and long-term scalability
• Lead incident resolution as part of the on-call rotation, ensuring swift diagnosis and remediation of critical software issues
• Proactively identify and remove roadblocks, occasionally collaborating cross-team collaboration to maintain momentum on complex projects
• Conduct and elevate code reviews, sharing expertise to enhance code quality
• Steer team planning and design discussions, introducing innovative approaches to solve technical challenges and optimize design patterns
• Champion improvements to software quality, testability, operational metrics, and team documentation, setting a higher standard for the organization
• Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth across the team
• Be open to occasional travel to Fanatics offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience building highly scalable Android applications with MVI Architecture
• Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin, with the ability to drive best practices and mentor others in its effective use
• Android domain expertise, knowing the platform best practices, trends, and end user considerations
• Experience using Jetpack Compose and Direct Injection or ServiceLocator patterns
• Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better
• Excels at communicating complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including engineers, executives, and non-technical stakeholders
• Expertise in Agile software delivery and SCRUM methodology, with a track record of driving process improvements across teams
• Thrives in a high-growth environment where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally across diverse teams within large enterprise environments, driving alignment and shared success

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform and Compose Multiplatform
• Experience with Material Design, ideally Material 3
• Client API Design and Client Backend experience
• Experience with GoLang, Swift, and Java

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Salary Range

$144,000 - $235,000 USD

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