Software Engineer I

Overview

As a Software Engineer Iat Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you’ll be joining a group of engineers responsible for transforming raw data into rich, real-time product experiences across Sportsbook and Casino. Our mission is to build foundational APIs, data pipelines, and service layers that power personalized recommendations, live search, and betting interfaces used by millions of fans. As part of this team, you'll help design and scale backend services that bridge the gap between live sports data, internal content systems, and customer-facing applications. You'll work closely with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to build reliable, low-latency systems that deliver accurate and timely sports experiences — from live odds and search results to real-time box scores. This role is perfect for someone who’s building on existing backend experience and wants to deepen their expertise in data-driven systems while solving complex technical problems in a fast-moving, high-impact space.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services and RESTful APIs that drive real-time features.
• Design, develop, test and contribute to mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and product teams to understand data pipelines, system dependencies, and product requirements
• Participate in the on-call rotation and help triage, debug, and resolve issues in production systems
• Contribute to service architecture, sprint planning, and long-term technical decisions
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and shared learning
• Build observability into everything you create — we value proactive monitoring and actionable alerts
• Develop a growing understanding of our domain — from sports event hierarchies to how data quality impacts user trust
• Stay current with backend trends and tooling, especially in distributed systems, cloud-native infrastructure, and data APIs
• Open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building

Required Qualifications

• 1-4 years of professional experience building backend systems or APIs, ideally in fast-paced or data-rich environments
• 2+ years of experience with Java or Kotlin; experience with Kafka, Databricks, and Snowflake are a plus
• Experience and willingness to learn Kotlin Multiplatform and Mobile app development is a plus.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and REST API design principles
• Experience working with databases (MongoDB, or similar) and comfortable with data modeling and caching strategies
• Familiarity with system observability practices (logs, metrics, traces), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile workflows
• You’re a problem solver and collaborator — comfortable taking ownership, navigating ambiguity, and working across teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in remote-first settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) or Kubernetes-based infrastructure
• Experience in data-focused services: indexing pipelines, data quality frameworks, or real-time feeds
• Interest in building systems that balance scale, speed, and accuracy — especially in live sports or gaming contexts
• Previous work in startup-like environments or experience iterating quickly on 0→1 initiatives
• Passion for clean code, system design, and mentoring others where possible
• General interest in Sports, Casino, Generative AI, and Recommendation Systems

Ready to build the future of sports betting? 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; actual salary will vary based on location. *Salary Range: $96,000 - $162,000 per year (actual salary will be determined in part by a successful candidate’s geographic location). In addition to base salary, 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, and more. Remote employee may also be eligible for a home office setup stipend. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.