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Software Engineer I - Backend

Fanatics is a global digital sports platform offering licensed sports merchandise, trading cards, collectibles, and sports betting.

Fanatics

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 105k-138k USD

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The Role

The Fanatics Identity team builds and operates the authentication and single sign-on (SSO) platform that powers every Fanatics product experience. Our systems handle millions of logins, registrations, MFA challenges, and account updates—making our work foundational to the Fanatics ecosystem. Reliability, scalability, and security are at the core of everything we do.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer I who is eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a high-impact engineering team focused on secure and seamless customer identity experiences.

Our Tech Stack: Go (Golang), React, AWS, OAuth2/OIDC, Kubernetes, and other modern technologies.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop, test, document, and deploy high quality software into production
  • Build small features and tools that you and your team use
  • Participate in the on-call rotation when needed to troubleshoot software issues
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge
  • Contribute to team planning and design discussions, building more expertise around design approaches
  • Improve testability, operational excellence metrics, and team documentation
  • Help your team define and adhere to the principles, guidelines, and best practices of our engineering strategy
  • Develop a fundamental understanding of our industry, product, feature set and roadmap
  • Work closely with our product team and other internal stakeholders to make technology decisions that grow and improve our products
  • Remain current on the latest technologies and trends in software development
  • Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities

What We’re Looking For

  • 1+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
  • Understanding of web technologies, REST APIs, and basic security principles.
  • Experience with backend programming in Go or willingness to learn quickly.
  • Experience with or exposure to JavaScript/TypeScript/React, including component development and state management
  • Able to effectively communicate complex technical subjects to a variety of audiences (engineers, technical leaders, marketing and operations teams, non-technical functional leaders)
  • Familiar with Agile software product delivery and SCRUM methodology
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial, hyper-growth environment where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines
  • Interest in working on highly available, high-traffic systems

The salary range for this position is $104,500 to $137,500 which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. Remote employee may also be eligible for a home office setup stipend.

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

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Full Time

Experience level

Entry-level

Salary

Salary: 105k-138k USD

Location requirements

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United States +/- 0 hours

About Fanatics

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Fanatics is a global digital sports platform that has revolutionized how fans across the world connect with their favorite teams and players. Understanding that a fan's passion can ignite at any moment, Fanatics has built a comprehensive ecosystem designed to meet these real-time demands. Whether a customer is looking to purchase the latest jersey after a thrilling game, find a rare collectible to commemorate a historic win, or engage with their team through unique digital experiences, Fanatics aims to be the ultimate destination. The company operates a multi-channel commerce business, meaning fans can access the widest assortment of officially licensed merchandise online via Fanatics.com, on their mobile devices, in flagship stores, within sports stadiums, or even on-site at major global sporting events. This ensures that no matter where a fan is or how they prefer to shop, Fanatics provides a seamless and immediate way to express their loyalty and passion.

The core of Fanatics' approach is a tech-infused, mobile-first strategy. Recognizing that modern sports consumption is increasingly digital and on-the-go, the company has invested heavily in technology to power its e-commerce and manufacturing capabilities. This allows Fanatics to not only offer an unparalleled selection of fan gear, including apparel, headwear, and hardgoods, but also to quickly design, produce, and distribute timely merchandise that captures the biggest moments in sports as they happen. Beyond merchandise, Fanatics has expanded its platform to include Fanatics Collectibles, a leader in physical and digital trading cards and memorabilia, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, which offers an online sportsbook and iGaming experiences. This holistic approach ensures that Fanatics is catering to all facets of a modern fan's journey, from owning a piece of their team's history to engaging with the excitement of game day in new and interactive ways. Fanatics is committed to serving over 100 million fans and partnering with more than 900 sports properties globally, constantly innovating to enhance the fan experience.

Employee benefits

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401(K)

Fanatics offers a 401(K) plan.

Life Insurance

Fanatics offers life insurance.

Dental insurance

Fanatics offers dental insurance.

Vision insurance

Fanatics offers vision insurance.

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