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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Frontend Software Engineer - Collector Engagement

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
In Person
Software EngineeringFrontend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of professional frontend or mobile development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript and modern component-based development.
  • Experience with a modern component framework such as React or React Native.
  • Familiarity with REST or GraphQL APIs, client networking, and asynchronous programming.
  • Working knowledge of client-side state management, caching, and degraded-network behavior.
  • Experience building scalable consumer-facing applications.
  • Ability to implement designs faithfully, including interaction states not covered in the specification.
  • Understanding of application performance optimization and testing strategies.
  • Experience instrumenting analytics and working with the resulting data.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
  • Professional working proficiency in English, with daily collaboration across US-based product and engineering partners.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain collector-facing application features and shared components for collector engagement programs.
  • Build scalable, responsive, and resilient experiences covering progression, redemption, leaderboard, and check-in flows.
  • Implement designs with full interaction state coverage, including loading, empty, ineligible, partially complete, expired, and error states.
  • Collaborate with backend engineers and product stakeholders to define and implement APIs and client workflows.
  • Build scan and QR entry points that perform on low-end devices and constrained networks.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established frontend best practices.
  • Contribute to architectural discussions, technical planning, and platform improvements.
  • Contribute to the shared component library so each new program reuses existing building blocks.
  • Instrument features for program telemetry so collector actions are consistently measurable.
  • Optimize application performance, reliability, accessibility, and user experience.
  • Participate in release management, CI/CD improvements, and operational support.
  • Help improve observability, crash reporting, and quality standards.
  • Conduct code reviews and support mentorship across the engineering team.
  • Stay current with frontend ecosystem trends, libraries, and development patterns.
  • Independently deliver production-ready features, contribute to application architecture and technical design discussions, and maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, and user experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting marketplace, e-commerce, loyalty, or high-engagement consumer applications.
  • React Native experience, or exposure to native iOS or Android development.
  • Experience with camera, QR, or NFC integration.
  • Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time communication technologies.
  • Experience with analytics, experimentation platforms, and observability tooling.
  • Animation and interaction craft for reward, unlock, and reveal moments.
  • Passion for sports, collectibles, creators, or digital communities.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • Fanatics Sports & Casino launched September 2, 2026, broadening monetization beyond merchandise.
  • Fanatics Collectibles opened Paris flagship plans after London's success, expanding global premium retail.
  • NFL added Fanatics as official betting operator, validating the company's sportsbook ambitions.

What critics are saying

  • Three antitrust suits were dismissed September 30, 2026, but Panini's case still threatens.
  • Fanatics laid off 286 Florida workers for Riverview closure effective March 1, 2026.
  • Sportsbook and prediction-markets integration intensifies rivalry with DraftKings, FanDuel, and regulators.

What makes Fanatics unique

  • Fanatics controls leagues, teams, and factories through vertical commerce, not simple retail markup.
  • Fanatics signed long-term NFL, UEFA, FIFA, and Ryder Cup rights in 2026.
  • Fanatics China pairs Hillhouse Capital with local manufacturing and Shanghai operations.

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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.

Company News

CNBC
Sep 30th, 2025
Scorability raises $40M to transform recruiting

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.

Instagram
Aug 25th, 2025
Black Sports Business Symposium on Instagram: "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"

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".

Wall Street Journal
Dec 8th, 2024
WSJ News Exclusive | Fanatics Valuation Rises to $18 Billion as It Plans to Expand Sports Offerings

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.

Sports Yahoo
Sep 12th, 2024
Fanatics Launching Events Division With Investment From IMG

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. […]

Fanatics, Inc.
Sep 12th, 2024
History — Fanatics Inc

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