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Software Engineer III

Fanatics

New York, NY
Full Time
Senior
108k-186k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), a core division of Fanatics' mission to establish the ultimate end-to-end digital sports platform, we're crafting a world where every aspect of a sports fan's passion is catered to. As an Engineer III in our OddsFactory team, you step into a role of responsibility and influence, leading efforts to navigate the complex challenges within our risk and trading domain. Your work is crucial to not just supporting FBG's operations but driving the innovation that underpins Fanatics' vision of revolutionizing sports fan engagement. This senior role entrusts you with significant ownership over the development and optimization of real-time systems that are central to both our operational success and our mission to enrich the sports fan experience. You'll lead by example, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to engineer solutions that advance how fans interact with the Fanatics ecosystem and shape the future of our FBG products. In our dynamic environment, you will not only influence the technical direction but also inspire innovation and personal development within your team. You'll tackle advanced technical challenges, ensuring our platform sets industry standards. Embrace the opportunity to make an impactful contribution at Fanatics Betting & Gaming, where your expertise in engineering and your passion for sports converge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of high-performance solutions within our event-driven architecture, emphasizing scalability, security, and availability, while tackling complex system challenges to enhance performance and reliability.
  • Analyze and solve complex problems within multifaceted systems, improving performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Craft efficient, modular, and testable code that sets benchmarks for quality and innovation.
  • Take full ownership of your product lifecycle, from development and deployment to proactive monitoring and maintenance post-launch.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with Product, Quants and Engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of stable and reliable applications aligned with our product vision.
  • Utilize a diverse array of design methodologies to effectively address and solve technical challenges.
  • Engage with stakeholders, translating customer requirements into functional, impactful features that meet both customer needs and team goals effectively.
  • Excel in .NET technologies, championing best practices and contributing to a culture of excellence.
  • Provide mentorship, inspiring team members through knowledge sharing and encouraging professional growth and continuous improvement.
  • Support critical operations through participation in an on-call rotation.
  • Be willing to travel occasionally for special events and for essential offsite meetings and team collaboration sessions.

Requirements

  • 7+ years real-world demonstrable experience building & deploying scalable, high-performance applications.
  • Strong technical experience with C#, cloud platforms (Azure a plus), and SQL/NoSQL.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of demystifying complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better.
  • A strong grasp of software design, development, and testing principles including SOLID, DRY, TDD, BDD.
  • A genuine passion for software engineering and a desire to share knowledge and innovate within a highly collaborative team.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with sports betting or a keen interest in sports is desirable.
  • Experience of building software using Domain Driven Design (DDD).
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Experience in partnering with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working in a start-up environment.
  • Passionate about working in a highly collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive professional experience is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Eligible for the Fanatics Betting and Gaming annual bonus program and an equity award.
  • Salary range is listed in USD; actual salary will vary based on location.
  • Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off, and other benefits like GymPass, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, and more.
  • $700 home office setup stipend.

Working at Fanatics

A dynamic environment that encourages innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous personal development. The company values passion for sports, technological innovation, and a team-first mentality.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 13, 2025
Salary108k-186k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Fanatics

Website

fanaticsinc.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers

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