Full-Time
Software Engineer 1
Fanatics
10,001+ employees
China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer
Compensation Overview
$95k - $108k/yr
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
United States
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- 2+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development
- Proficiency in building backend systems using Java (Spring Framework or similar)
- Strong fundamentals of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and object-oriented programming principles
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with a self-service mindset
- Experience working in production environments and resolving real-time issues
- Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases and foundational data modeling concepts
- Exposure to Agile/SCRUM methodologies and experience in software development ceremonies
- Strong communication skills with a coachable mindset and a proactive approach to learning
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a desire to deepen technical expertise
- Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting others and continuously improving
- Contribute to the design, development, testing, documentation, and deployment of backend services and APIs
- Participate in the on-call rotation and help investigate and resolve production issues
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver backend features and enhancements
- Engage in code reviews and team discussions to promote high-quality, maintainable systems
- Take part in sprint planning, architectural reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop familiarity with our systems, platform architecture, and customer use cases
- Stay up to date with backend technologies, tools, and engineering best practices
- Be open to occasional travel to FBG offices or industry events for collaboration and team-building
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and modern DevOps practices
- Interest in scaling systems, distributed architectures, and performance optimization
- Desire to grow through mentorship, peer collaboration, and hands-on experience
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup-like environments where priorities evolve rapidly and decisions are made quickly
- Experience with Datadog or other observability tools
- Hands-on experience in prompt engineering with AI tools including Claude Code and ChatGPT
Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$5.2B
Headquarters
Huangpu, China
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The May 2026 FIFA agreement expands Topps into trading cards, stickers, and card games.
- Fanatics Sportsbook reached 23 states and Washington, D.C. by July 2026.
- Fanatics Fest and KAWS x MLB launches show stronger brand heat and merchandising leverage.
What critics are saying
- A March 2026 collector antitrust suit and Panini litigation keep monopoly scrutiny alive.
- Fanatics closed Riverview, Florida in 2026, cutting 286 jobs after Jacksonville warehouse layoffs.
- FIFA's 2031 timing leaves years before major collectibles revenue lands, exposing execution risk.
What makes Fanatics unique
- Fanatics controls design, manufacturing, distribution, and commerce across leagues in one stack.
- Fanatics secured FIFA's exclusive collectibles deal beginning in 2031 across physical and digital products.
- Fanatics China, launched with Hillhouse in Shanghai, localizes licensed merchandise for China.
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Benefits
Work Life Balance - At Fanatics we place our focus on results and empowerment and encourage you to enjoy your time on and OFF the field with our competitive time off policies.
Recognition and Rewards Program - Fanatics values our internal fans too! Our programs are designed to thank and reward Fanatics athletes for their hard work and commitment to winning as a team.
Company Sponsored Events - From breakfast to happy hour and every hour in between – Fanatics employees can enjoy time together at one of our many company events.
Fanatics.com Employee Discount - As an employee you will receive a special discount on all of your favorite sports merchandise and memorabilia.
Give Back - Fanatics cares about the fans around us. We encourage you to partner up with your teammates in giving back and serving the communities where we work and play.
Meet & Greets - You never know who will show up to the office. You might just meet one of your all-time favorite athletes.
Invest in You - Here at Fanatics we want you to accomplish your goals. We offer tuition reimbursement.
Healthy Lifestyle - Fanatics cares about helping and supporting our teams in their busy lifestyles. Through wellness relationships with fitness and weight management partners we are here to support you in whatever your lifestyle goals.
Wellness Coverage - Your health is important to you – and it’s important to us too! We offer a number of benefit plan options for convenience and flexibility.
Financial Security - Through our plans, Fanatics offers you a way to budget for health care expenses that you’d typically pay for out of pocket.
Retirement - The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better. Fanatics offers generous plans to help you prepare for the future.
Network of Support - Fanatics understands that sometimes you may need someone in your corner. Through the Life Assistance Program, you and your family have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fanatics Family First - Afterall we are #OneFanatics. Put your family first with our paid maternity and paternity leave program, or take advantage of our infertility treatment reimbursement program to get the support you need while you try to grow your family.
IDEA - We invite you to join one of our Employee Resource groups, or celebrate and honor what’s most important to you through our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality & Advocacy) floating holiday. We recognize diversity helps foster innovation, and people perform better when they can be themselves. Gender Affirmation Treatment reimbursement is available to employees.
Company News
Scorability, a sports tech platform, raised $40 million in funding led by Bluestone Equity Partners, with participation from Fanatics and others. The startup, founded in 2023 by Brian Cruver, aims to modernize college sports recruiting. It has 1.2 million athletes and 3,000 college sports program users. Scorability is free for athletes, while colleges pay $10k-$40k annually. The platform simplifies recruitment by providing comprehensive data and AI-driven tools for coaches.
417 likes, 21 comments - blacksportsbiz on May 30, 2024: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia".
Fanatics raised a new round of funding valuing the online sports-merchandise retailer at $18 billion, people familiar with the matter said, roughly tripling its valuation from a year ago.
Fanatics is launching a new events vertical, in partnership with IMG, to capitalize on the company’s growing suite of business ventures, including merchandise, memorabilia, fashion, music, trading cards and sports betting. Starting next year, Fanatics Events will create fan festivals that feature athletes and brands from across the industry, including those in the Fanatics orbit. […]
What began as a single e-commerce deal in 2002 has grown into a mobile-first, tech and data-fueled consumer brand, built to satisfy global fans who purchase gear in-the-moment when passion is burning highest. Fanatics provides the ultimate shopping experience to sports fans whether buying gear onlin