Staff Engineer - Mobile/Kotlin (REMOTE)
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
If you possess some of these qualifications but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!
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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