Software Engineer III

Job Description

Overview

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. Join us in our journey to redefine the intersection of sports, betting, and technology.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years real-world demonstrable experience building & deploying scalable, high-performance applications.
• 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
• Strong technical experience with cloud platforms (Azure a plus), C# and SQL/NoSQL.
• A genuine passion for software engineering and a desire to share knowledge and innovate within a highly collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Join us at Fanatics Betting & Gaming, where you'll contribute to an exciting future in sports betting while growing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or a technology aficionado, you'll find a home here. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you're ready to contribute to the future of sports betting and grow with us, apply now!

If you possess some of these skills but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!

The expected salary range for this role is based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for the Fanatics Betting and Gaming annual bonus program and an equity award.

*Salary range is listed in USD; ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. *Salary Range: $120,000 to $204,000 (Salary 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, bonus, and equity, full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off, and other benefits like GymPass, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, Free Shipt deliveries, and more. We'll also give you $700 to set up your home office! For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

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.

About the Team

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to nearly 93% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates nineteen retail locations including retail sportsbooks outside of Progressive Field and Nationwide Arena and the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Commanders Field. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver and Dublin, Ireland.