Staff Engineer - Android (REMOTE) New York, NY, United States

Fanatics Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Inc. is seeking an Android Staff Engineer to lead the Fanatics App, balancing strategic impact with hands-on coding. You will set technical standards, drive scalable features, and mentor a growing mobile team.

You will collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams across Fanatics brands to deliver a best-in-class Sports platform with reliable performance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years building highly scalable Android apps with MVI architecture.
• Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and leading best practices.
• Android domain expertise with platform best practices and user considerations.
• Experience with Jetpack Compose and DI or Service Locator patterns.
• Strong team-first mentality and willingness to deliver.
• Excellent ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with Agile delivery and SCRUM, driving improvements across teams.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally in large enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive development, testing, documentation, and deployment of scalable Android software.
• Shape team strategy by understanding product roadmap and industry context.
• Lead end-to-end technical execution from ideation to deployment and refinement.
• Define and enforce engineering principles and best practices.
• Partner with product, design, and stakeholders for high-impact decisions.
• Lead incident resolution as part of on-call rotation.
• Remove roadblocks and enable cross-team momentum on complex projects.
• Mentor engineers and elevate code quality through reviews.
• Guide design discussions and introduce innovative patterns.
• Champion quality improvements and maintain thorough team documentation.
• Foster continuous learning and professional growth across the team.
• Be open to travel for conferences, events, and cross-office collaboration.

Skills

Kotlin

Android development

MVI Architecture

Jetpack Compose

DI patterns

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Agile / SCRUM

Tools

Kotlin Multiplatform

Compose Multiplatform

GoLang

Swift

Java

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 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

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/