Fanatics

Backend Engineer

New York, New York, USA · Junior · full-time

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$181kDetected 47 days ago

PythonJavaGoElixirDistributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentCode ReviewNoSQLAWSDockerKubernetesGraphQLRESTWebSocketsIncident ResponseInventory ManagementCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Fanatics Live is a community-driven livestream commerce platform where fans and collectors participate in creator-led live shopping experiences centered around trading cards, collectibles, memorabilia, and exclusive drops.
The platform combines commerce, content, and community into a unified collector experience supporting millions of fans globally.
As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, Fanatics Live operates with the agility of a startup while leveraging Fanatics' global reach, licensing partnerships, and technology platform.

Responsibilities

Engineers at Fanatics Live build highly interactive, real-time systems that power livestream commerce, marketplace transactions, creator tooling, and collector engagement experiences at scale.
This role is ideal for an engineer who can independently deliver well-scoped technical solutions, collaborate across product and infrastructure teams, and contribute to scalable distributed systems in a fast-moving environment.
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.
Role Summary We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to help build and scale the next generation of services powering Fanatics Live globally.
Engineers at this level are expected to independently deliver production-quality backend services, contribute to system design and implementation, and support operational excellence through maintainable, scalable code aligned with role expectations.

Compensation

Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at;br> The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation.
This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations.
When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

Company info

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform.
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, 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.
For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at;br> The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation.

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