Fanatics

Android Software Engineer

Fanatics$145K — $181K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional Android development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Kotlin and modern Android development practices
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose and Android architecture components
  • Familiarity with REST APIs and mobile networking
  • Experience building scalable consumer-facing mobile applications
  • Understanding of app performance optimization
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications for Fanatics Live
  • Build scalable and resilient mobile experiences for livestream shopping
  • Collaborate to define APIs and mobile workflows with backend and product teams
  • Write clean and well-tested Kotlin code following best practices
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and mobile platform improvements
  • Optimize application performance and user experience
  • Participate in release management and support operational tasks
  • Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Access to industry-related events and resources
  • Collaborative and innovative team environment
Full Job Description
About the Team

Fanatics Live is transforming the digital shopping and collector experience through livestream commerce, creator-led content, and interactive fan engagement. The platform enables collectors to discover, purchase, and engage around collectibles in real time through immersive mobile experiences.

Our Android engineering team builds performant, highly interactive mobile experiences that support livestream viewing, live purchasing, chat, notifications, payments, account management, and marketplace functionality for a rapidly growing global audience.

About the Role

We are seeking an Android Software Engineer to help scale the Fanatics Live Android platform and deliver high-quality mobile experiences for collectors around the world.

This engineer will partner closely with Product, Design, Backend, and Platform Engineering teams to develop modern Android applications supporting livestream commerce and real-time engagement experiences.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain Android applications and platform components for Fanatics Live
  • Build scalable, responsive, and resilient mobile experiences supporting livestream shopping and collector engagement
  • Collaborate with backend engineers and product stakeholders to define and implement APIs and mobile workflows
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested Kotlin code following Android best practices
  • Contribute to architectural discussions, technical planning, and mobile platform improvements
  • Optimize application performance, reliability, accessibility, and user experience
  • Participate in release management, CI/CD improvements, and operational support
  • Help improve observability, crash reporting, and mobile quality standards
  • Conduct code reviews and support mentorship across the engineering team
  • Stay current with Android ecosystem trends, libraries, and development patterns


Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of professional Android development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Kotlin and modern Android development practices
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose and Android architecture components
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, mobile networking, and asynchronous programming
  • Experience building scalable consumer-facing mobile applications
  • Understanding of mobile application performance optimization and testing strategies
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills within cross-functional environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting livestreaming, marketplace, or e-commerce mobile applications
  • Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time communication technologies
  • Experience with Firebase, analytics, experimentation platforms, and observability tooling
  • Exposure to mobile security and authentication best practices
  • Passion for sports, collectibles, creators, or digital communities


Code-Writing Contribution

This role requires strong hands-on Android development expertise. Engineers at this level are expected to independently deliver production-ready mobile features, contribute to application architecture and technical design discussions, and maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, and user experience consistent with role expectations.

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range

$145,000-$181,250 USD

About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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