Fanatics

Staff Growth Technology Integration Engineer

Fanatics$190K — $237K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on integrating third-party platforms and SDKs.
  • Strong background in web and/or mobile technologies (React, NextJS, Swift, or Kotlin).
  • Expertise in data engineering principles, particularly event-driven architecture and payload validation.
  • Strong background in API development with deep understanding of REST and GraphQL.
  • Proven track record in troubleshooting complex, distributed systems and ensuring data integrity.
  • Exceptional communication skills to translate marketing/growth requirements into technical specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain Braze SDK integrations across web and mobile products.
  • Partner with data engineering teams to validate required data instrumentation for analytics.
  • Act as a dedicated partner to Product Engineering teams for growth capability integration.
  • Translate platform scopes into reliable engineering implementations with Lifecycle Technology Platform Owner.
  • Lead diagnosis and resolution of complex platform integration issues.
  • Ensure scalability of growth capabilities while maintaining high implementation standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Retirement saving plans with company matching.
  • Employee discounts on products and services.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

We're looking for a Growth Technology Integration Engineer to bridge the gap between high-scale product engineering and advanced growth marketing technology. This role sits within the Engineering organization and focuses on the technical implementation, reliability, and scalability of lifecycle and growth integrations across the Fanatics Collectibles ecosystem. You will be the technical linchpin ensuring that our engagement tools-like Braze and various data instrumentation platforms-integrate cleanly with our product features to create a world-class user experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lifecycle & Growth Technology Integrations: Implement and maintain Braze SDK integrations across web and mobile products. You will ensure lifecycle technology integrates correctly within product surfaces and supporting systems, validating triggers, rendering, and interaction flows.
  • Data Instrumentation & Infrastructure: Partner with data engineering teams to implement and validate the data instrumentation required for downstream analytics. You'll ensure data payloads emitted by product systems are correctly formatted, usable, and reliable.
  • Product Engineering Support: Act as a dedicated partner to Product Engineering teams, providing the expertise needed to integrate growth capabilities into product features efficiently. You will establish and promote correct implementation patterns across the organization.
  • Technical Strategy & Alignment: Partner closely with the Lifecycle Technology Platform Owner to translate platform scopes into reliable engineering implementations across product and backend systems.
  • Integration Reliability & Troubleshooting: Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex platform integration issues. You will troubleshoot SDK integrations and data flows across various environments to ensure system stability.
  • Scalability & Standards: Ensure that as our growth capabilities expand, the underlying technology scales effectively while maintaining high standards for implementation consistency.

Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on integrating third-party platforms and SDKs within complex ecosystems.
  • Strong background in Web and/or Mobile technologies (React, NextJS, Swift, or Kotlin) and a deep understanding of how client-side SDKs interact with application lifecycles.
  • Expertise in Data Engineering principles, specifically regarding event-driven architecture, data instrumentation, and payload validation.
  • Strong background in API development and a deep understanding of REST and GraphQL.
  • Proven track record of troubleshooting complex, distributed systems and ensuring data integrity across multiple platforms.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate marketing/growth requirements into technical specifications for engineering teams.

Desired Experience
  • Deep knowledge of Braze or similar lifecycle engagement platforms (e.g., Iterable, Klaviyo, Salesforce Marketing Cloud).
  • Experience with Segment, mParticle, or other Customer Data Platforms (CDPs).
  • Experience in E-commerce or Gaming, where real-time user engagement and high-volume data flows are critical.
  • Technical leadership experience, specifically in cross-functional environments involving Product, Marketing, and Engineering.


The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Los Angeles 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/

Los Angeles Salary Range

$171,760-$214,700 USD

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Chicago 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/

Chicago Salary Range

$190,000-$237,500 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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