Staff Engineer - Android (REMOTE)

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. 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 productionDevelop a comprehensive understanding of the industry, product, and roadmap, leveraging this knowledge to shape team strategy and influence the direction of the organizationLead the end-to-end technical execution of complex features and systems, from ideation and architecture to deployment and refinementDefine 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 scalabilityLead incident resolution as part of the on-call rotation, ensuring swift diagnosis and remediation of critical software issuesProactively identify and remove roadblocks, occasionally collaborating cross-team collaboration to maintain momentum on complex projectsConduct and elevate code reviews, sharing expertise to enhance code qualitySteer team planning and design discussions, introducing innovative approaches to solve technical challenges and optimize design patternsChampion improvements to software quality, testability, operational metrics, and team documentation, setting a higher standard for the organizationMentor and coach engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth across the teamBe 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 useAndroid domain expertise, knowing the platform best practices, trends, and end user considerationsExperience using Jetpack Compose and Direct Injection or ServiceLocator patternsTeam-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for betterExcels at communicating complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including engineers, executives, and non-technical stakeholdersExpertise in Agile software delivery and SCRUM methodology, with a track record of driving process improvements across teamsThrives in a high-growth environment where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quicklyProven 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 MultiplatformExperience with Material Design, ideally Material 3Client API Design and Client Backend experience Experience with GoLang, Swift, and Java If you possess some of these qualifications but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply! 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/ Salary Range $144,000 - $235,000 USD By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy. Fanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting, please do not respond and report it here.