Fanatics · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer - Kotlin
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Staff Engineer (Kotlin, Multiplatform Mobile) to architect scalable solutions and drive innovation across mobile codebases. The role involves leading the design and development of high-quality Kotlin Multiplatform code and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, testing, documentation, and deployment of high-quality, scalable Kotlin Multiplatform code supporting Android, iOS, and web experiences
Drive the end-to-end technical execution of complex features and systems—from ideation and architecture through release, post-launch refinement, and iteration
Shape and evolve the shared architecture and platform strategy to deliver performant, reusable business logic across all supported platforms
Develop a deep understanding of the iCasino product and industry landscape to influence technical direction, inform strategy, and align with long-term business goals
Define, establish, and uphold engineering principles, best practices, and coding standards—particularly within a mobile & multiplatform environment
Collaborate closely with product, design, backend, and platform teams to deliver innovative solutions that balance user needs with technical scalability
Champion operational excellence, including observability, reliability, testability, and developer documentation, setting the standard for engineering quality
Provide technical leadership during incident response, participate in the on-call rotation, and drive resolution of production issues with urgency and ownership
Lead and contribute to team planning, sprint execution, design reviews, and architecture discussions, bringing innovative and inclusive approaches to technical challenges
Conduct and elevate code reviews, promote continuous improvement in development workflows, and ensure strong test coverage—especially in shared KMP code
Proactively identify and remove technical and organizational roadblocks to maintain momentum across complex, multi-team initiatives
Mentor and coach engineers across all levels and platforms, cultivating a strong, inclusive, and growth-minded engineering culture
Be open to occasional travel to Fanatics offices or events for planning, collaboration, and team-building activities
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience building scalable mobile applications, with deep expertise in Kotlin
Production experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), with a clear understanding of its strengths, limitations, and evolving ecosystem
Strong knowledge of Android development, including architecture patterns (e.g., MVI), Jetpack Compose, and dependency injection frameworks
Experience working across mobile platforms and collaborating closely with iOS engineers and backend services
Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions and drive best practices in a complex, multiplatform environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to engineers, stakeholders, and leadership
Proven experience in Agile/SCRUM environments, with a track record of driving process improvements and delivering value iteratively
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities and cross-functional collaboration
A team-first mentality, a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, and a passion for continual improvement
Preferred
Familiarity with Material Design principles, ideally Material 3
Experience designing shared client APIs and integrating with backend services
Exposure to Swift, Java, or React in production or collaborative settings
Passion for platform engineering, developer experience, and cross-platform tooling
Strong focus on code reuse, testability, and performance in multiplatform environments
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Paid time off
GymPass
Pet Insurance
Family Care Benefits
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
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