Platform, Senior Engineer, Core - FBG at Fanatics Betting & Gaming

United States

$138.24k - $172.8k

About Us Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. About the Team Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. This position plays a critical role within the Platform Engineering organization, partnering closely with teams across the UK, Ireland, and United States to build and operate the platforms that power Fanatics Betting & Gaming’s global software ecosystem. As a Staff Engineer, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, leading complex technical initiatives across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD systems, and internal developer tooling. You will influence platform architecture, define standards and best practices, and act as a force multiplier for engineering teams by improving reliability, scalability, and developer productivity. Responsibilities Own and deliver medium-to-large platform projects from implementation through production Build and maintain internal platform services and tooling that improve developer experience and delivery velocity Partner with application teams to unblock delivery and align platform capabilities with developer needs Drive cloud cost efficiency and optimization across our cloud and infrastructure Improve operational excellence through observability, automation, and incident response Help evolve CI/CD pipelines and GitOps-based workflows Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing Participate in on-call rotations and incident response Experience and Skills 5–7 years of experience in platform, infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineering Proficiency with Python and Java. Familiarity with Kotlin, Go a plus Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge Proven CI/CD and GitOps experience Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform) Strong AWS and cloud-native experience Experience operating distributed, high-availability systems Strong ownership mindset and ability to deliver defined projects independently Clear communication and strong collaboration skills 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. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/ Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/ Salary Range $138,240—$172,800 USD