--- title: 'Staff Software Engineer - Promotions Platform at Fanatics Betting & Gaming' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/staff-software-engineer-promotions-platform-fanatics-betting-gaming-dublin-pqd49qcp4byd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Staff Software Engineer - Promotions Platform at Fanatics Betting & Gaming - **Company:** Fanatics Betting & Gaming - **Location:** Dublin, Ireland / Leeds England, United Kingdom / London England, United Kingdom - **Compensation:** €101k–€127k - **Posted:** 2026-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticsfbg/jobs/4329059009 ## Job description ## 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 ## Overview Every time a fan places a bet, earns a reward, or checks out on Fanatics — Fanatics Core made that possible. We build the shared foundations — identity, payments, loyalty, wallet, data, and platform — that power sports betting, ecommerce, collectibles, and beyond. We supercharge the business by providing products and capabilities so that teams can focus on what matters most: building delightful experiences for the fans. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll join the Promotions Platform team within FBG. Your duties will encompass the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software that enables customers to engage with FBG's promotional systems. Additionally, you will contribute to backend features that allow customers to earn rewards, which can be used throughout the entire Fanatics ecosystem. We are currently focused on developing the next generation of promotional tools. ## Responsibilities - Lead a team or teams that develops, tests, documents, and deploys high quality software into production, leading the delivery of solutions that are extensible and scalable - Clarify requirements and assists with coding/story estimates - Participate in the on-call rotation when needed to troubleshoot software issues - Quickly identify when to troubleshoot or escalate when tasks or projects hit roadblocks, find a path forward in difficult situations - Mitigate immediate risk, identify and resolve root causes - Remove bottlenecks and make technical and design approach trade-off decisions short term vs long-term - Contribute to team planning and design discussions, building more expertise around design approaches, driving best practices and improving the speed of delivery - Lead code reviews to provide constructive direction - Proactively simplifies code and resolves team architecture deficiencies - Impact software architecture, dependencies, performance, and business value - Improve testability, operational excellence metrics, and team documentation - Advise technology leaders, our product team, and other internal stakeholders to make technology decisions that grow and improve our products - Mentor and coach other engineers and actively work to reduce onboarding burden of future team members - Influence your team's adherence to the principles, guidelines, and best practices of our engineering strategy - Develop a solid understanding of our industry, product, feature set and roadmap - Remain current on the latest technologies and trends in software development - Must be open to occasional travel to Fanatics Betting & Gaming offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities Required Qualifications - 5+ years of experience building highly scalable and fault tolerant systems - You understand a broad range of design approaches - You are able to triage and debug system-wide production issues - Demonstrated experience mentoring other engineers - 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 - You have an agile mindset; able to embrace new initiatives in a fast-paced environment - Thrives in an entrepreneurial, hyper-growth environment where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly - Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better - Able to effectively work cross-functionally within an enterprise environment ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in a start-up environment - 1+ years of experience leading a development team - Experience with Java/Spring Boot - Experience with React - Experience with Apache Kafka - Experience with AWS - Experience with PostgreSQL If you possess some of these qualifications but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply! 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 €101.200—€126.500 EUR By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our [Candidate Privacy Policy.](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff494b9931735466ce28d5b/t/69de53bde2c02c25e9c38758/1776178110037/Candidate+Privacy+Policy+April+2026.pdf) ## About Fanatics Betting & Gaming ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Fanatics Betting & Gaming is the online and retail sports betting and iGaming subsidiary of Fanatics, building a real-money wagering platform that integrates with the broader Fanatics ecosystem of commerce and collectibles. - **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Fanatics Inc., which is also private) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Michael Rubin (Founder & CEO of Fanatics) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Online Sports Betting & iGaming (Real-Money Wagering) - **Target customers**: B2C — sports fans and bettors in the United States - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Relentlessly enhancing the fan experience" by allowing sports fans to buy, collect, and bet through a unified digital platform. ## Products & Services - **Fanatics Sportsbook**: A native iOS and Android mobile app for online sports betting, available in 23 states and Washington D.C., covering approximately 95% of the U.S. addressable online sports bettor market. Features include "Fair Play" (refunds single-player prop bets if a player is ruled out early) and "FanCash" (up to 10% cashback on every bet, win or lose, redeemable for merchandise, collectibles, and bonus bets). - **Fanatics Casino**: An online casino platform available in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, offering slots, blackjack, roulette, live dealer games, and exclusive titles from Fanatics Game Studios (e.g., Fanatics Blackjack, Field Goal Frenzy). - **Retail Sportsbooks**: Operates 22 retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium (Northwest Stadium). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed for Fanatics Betting & Gaming as a standalone entity. Fanatics Inc. was valued at $31 billion in a 2022 funding round, though more recent reports suggest a lower valuation in private markets. - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Fanatics Inc. has raised significant capital (over $7 billion in total) from investors; FBG is funded internally by Fanatics. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Fanatics Inc. investors include Silver Lake, Fidelity Management & Research, SoftBank Vision Fund, BlackRock, and the National Football League (NFL). FBG partners with over 900 sports properties, including major leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL), players associations, teams, and colleges. - **Growth Signals**: Claims to be "the fastest growing sportsbook in America." Acquired PointsBet's U.S. business in August 2023 (final state closed April 2024), accelerating market expansion and integrating PointsBet's risk management and trading technology from Banach Technology. 75% of Sportsbook customers use FanCash monthly, with up to 10% of FanCash redeemed on Fanatics.com. ## Competitive Advantages - **Ecosystem Integration**: Uniquely positioned as the first true sports brand to enter legal sports betting, FBG is tightly integrated with Fanatics Commerce (licensed fan gear, Lids retail stores) and Fanatics Collectibles (trading cards, memorabilia). FanCash can be used across the entire ecosystem, creating a powerful loyalty loop. - **Massive Existing User Base**: Fanatics has a database of over 100 million global sports fans, providing a built-in acquisition channel that competitors lack. - **Proprietary Technology**: Built natively on iOS and Android for superior user experience. Acquired Banach Technology (via PointsBet) for advanced quantitative trading and risk management models. - **Innovative Product Features**: "Fair Play" and "FanCash" are unique differentiators that reduce bettor frustration and increase loyalty. ## Strategic Focus - **Market Expansion**: Continuing to launch in new states as legalization expands. Recently launched Fanatics Casino web version and standalone app (March 2025). - **Product Enhancement**: Deepening personalization through the Fanatics ecosystem, leveraging data from commerce and collectibles to offer tailored betting experiences. Investing in exclusive casino game development via Fanatics Game Studios. - **Technology Leadership**: Building on the Banach Technology acquisition to improve trading, risk management, and in-play betting capabilities. - **Prediction Markets**: Expanding into prediction markets as part of the broader Fanatics platform. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as "fast-paced," "intense," and "relentless" — employees are expected to "jump in at a moment's notice to deliver the win." The company emphasizes a "By Fans, For Fans" ethos and seeks high performers who are passionate about sports and technology. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Many engineering and corporate roles are listed as "Remote (US)" on the careers page, though some roles may be office-based in New York, Denver, Leeds, or Dublin. - **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work at the intersection of sports, technology, and gaming. Employees get to be part of a company that owns the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium. The company emphasizes employee welfare, wellness, and professional development. - **Engineering Culture**: Heavy investment in native mobile development (iOS/Android), data engineering, machine learning, and trading systems. Roles include Analytics Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, and Engineering Manager for Market Maker. ## Sources 1. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-betting-gaming) 2. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-sportsbook-online-experience) 3. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/join-our-team) 4. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticsfbg) 5. 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