Manager Software Engineering

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a team of talented engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall technical direction and execution of projects, ensuring timely delivery, high quality, and customer satisfaction. You will play a critical role in fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment, while driving continuous improvement across all aspects of the engineering process. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team: 

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and career development opportunities to engineers. 
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages open communication, knowledge sharing, and innovation. 
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify areas for growth. 

Drive project execution and delivery: 

• Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation. 
• Track project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software. 
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. 

Technical Leadership: 

• Define and maintain high engineering standards, including coding best practices, design principles, and testing methodologies. 
• Participate in technical design reviews and code reviews to ensure the quality and maintainability of the codebase. 
• Drive technical innovation and explore new technologies to improve product performance, scalability, availability, and user experience. 
• Choose the right technology stack for the data platform, considering factors such as performance, scalability, cost, maintainability, and integration with existing systems. 

Process Improvement: 

• Continuously improve engineering processes, such as agile development, CI/CD, and testing methodologies. 
• Identify and implement tools and technologies to improve team productivity and efficiency. 
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering team. 

Stakeholder Management: 

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and senior leadership, to ensure alignment on project goals and priorities. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams across the organization. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role (e.g., Team Lead, Engineering Manager). 
• Strong technical expertise in languages such as Golang, Java, Python, JavaScript, Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), Databases (SQL, NoSQL). 
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams. 
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Passion for building high-quality software and delivering exceptional user experiences. 

BONUS POINTS

• Experience with data platforms, data pipelines, and big data technologies. 
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools. 
• Experience with building and scaling high-traffic, high-availability systems. 

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. 

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset