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# Staff Engineer – Mobile/Kotlin

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[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/fanatics.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUSD 144k–235k / yrDepartment[Software Engineering](https://jobicy.com/categories/engineering.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished19 Oct 2026Apply before18 Nov 2026Listing views43Application actions1Application toolkit

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AI Summary

## The role, at a glance.

Fanatics is seeking a Staff Android Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for its consumer sports platform app. The role owns architecture and end-to-end delivery of scalable Android features using Kotlin, MVI, Jetpack Compose, and modern dependency-management patterns. This engineer will influence product and engineering strategy, raise quality standards, lead incident response, and mentor engineers across the mobile organization. Success requires strong cross-functional communication, pragmatic decision-making, and comfort working in a fast-moving enterprise environment.

## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

5/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

5/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

5/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

5/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThis is a staff-level leadership role requiring deep Android architecture expertise alongside ownership of complex production systems and organizational technical influence. The high-growth environment, on-call responsibilities, and broad stakeholder coordination increase its complexity.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$189,500US market range (per year)$170k–$250k0$275k

AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. The employer discloses a salary range of $144,000–$235,000 USD. No cadence is stated, so yearly compensation is inferred from the amount, US location, full-time status, and staff-level engineering context. The midpoint is $189,500 per year; the estimated US market range for a Staff Android Engineer is $170,000–$250,000 per year.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

[Kotlin](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Kotlin.md)[Android development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Android%20development.md)[MVI architecture](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=MVI%20architecture.md)[Jetpack Compose](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Jetpack%20Compose.md)[Material Design 3](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Material%20Design%203.md)[Dependency injection](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Dependency%20injection.md)[Service Locator pattern](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Service%20Locator%20pattern.md)[Mobile architecture](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Mobile%20architecture.md)[Agile delivery](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Agile%20delivery.md)[Scrum](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Scrum.md)[Code review](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Code%20review.md)[Incident response](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Incident%20response.md)[API design](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=API%20design.md)[Technical mentoring](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Technical%20mentoring.md)

Sample interview questionsHow would you design a scalable MVI architecture for a large Android application with multiple product domains?I would establish a consistent unidirectional data-flow contract with immutable state, explicit intents, reducers, and clearly scoped side effects. Shared platform capabilities would live in well-defined modules, while domain features retain independent state and test boundaries. I would also set conventions for navigation, error handling, analytics, and state restoration to keep teams aligned as the app grows.

Describe a time you improved the reliability or observability of a mobile application.

I start by identifying meaningful signals such as crash-free sessions, startup time, API failures, rendering performance, and business-critical flow completion. I add structured telemetry and dashboards, prioritize the highest-impact failure modes, and pair fixes with regression tests and runbooks. The result should be measurable improvement and a repeatable operating model for the team.

How do you make a difficult technical decision when short-term product delivery conflicts with long-term platform health?

I clarify the customer impact, delivery risk, maintenance cost, and reversibility of each option. I present stakeholders with a concise recommendation, explicit trade-offs, and a phased plan that protects critical architectural boundaries while enabling the immediate business need. Once aligned, I document the decision and ensure any intentional debt has an owner and timeline.

What practices would you use to make Jetpack Compose code maintainable across several engineering teams?

I would define a shared design-system layer, composable API conventions, state-hoisting guidance, accessibility requirements, and performance review criteria. Feature teams should use reusable components without being blocked by the platform team, supported by visual testing and clear documentation. Regular architecture and code reviews help enforce consistency while allowing thoughtful evolution.

How do you mentor senior and mid-level engineers without becoming a bottleneck?

I use design reviews, pairing, written technical guidance, and delegated ownership rather than solving every problem directly. I tailor feedback to each engineer's growth goals, explain decision-making frameworks, and create opportunities for them to lead cross-functional work. This builds independent technical judgment and expands the team's leadership capacity.

Opportunity details

## About this role.

### 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.

Overview

As an Android Staff Engineer at Fanatics, you are a recognized technical leader. You operate both strategically and hands-on while leading ambitious projects, and your solutions set the standard for the team. Your bold decisions balance immediate business needs with long-term technical excellence. Through your leadership, you cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation that leaves a lasting impact on both your immediate team and the broader mobile team.

We own the Fanatics App, the mobile app at Fanatics that encompasses elements from all of our different brands and businesses. The Fanatics App brings together Free to Play games, live events, ecommerce, and new product experiences to deliver a best-in-class Sports platform. Fundamentally, we are one team in everything we do, from the user experience to coding and architecture. We aim to deliver on our Customer Promise by delighting our millions of monthly active users.

Responsibilities

* Drive the development, testing, documentation, and deployment of high-quality, scalable software into production
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry, product, and roadmap, leveraging this knowledge to shape team strategy and influence the direction of the organization
* Lead the end-to-end technical execution of complex features and systems, from ideation and architecture to deployment and refinement
* Define and enforce engineering principles, guidelines, and best practices
* Partner closely with product, design, and other stakeholders to make high-impact technical decisions that align with both business goals and long-term scalability
* Lead incident resolution as part of the on-call rotation, ensuring swift diagnosis and remediation of critical software issues
* Proactively identify and remove roadblocks, occasionally collaborating cross-team collaboration to maintain momentum on complex projects
* Conduct and elevate code reviews, sharing expertise to enhance code quality
* Steer team planning and design discussions, introducing innovative approaches to solve technical challenges and optimize design patterns
* Champion improvements to software quality, testability, operational metrics, and team documentation, setting a higher standard for the organization
* Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth across the team
* Be open to occasional travel to Fanatics offices and other locations for conferences, events, meetings, and team-building activities

Required Qualifications

* 7+ years of experience building highly scalable Android applications with MVI Architecture
* Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin, with the ability to drive best practices and mentor others in its effective use
* Android domain expertise, knowing the platform best practices, trends, and end user considerations
* Experience using Jetpack Compose and Direct Injection or ServiceLocator patterns
* Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and a desire to strive for better
* Excels at communicating complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including engineers, executives, and non-technical stakeholders
* Expertise in Agile software delivery and SCRUM methodology, with a track record of driving process improvements across teams
* Thrives in a high-growth environment where priorities evolve regularly and decisions are made quickly
* Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally across diverse teams within large enterprise environments, driving alignment and shared success

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform and Compose Multiplatform
* Experience with Material Design, ideally Material 3
* Client API Design and Client Backend experience
* Experience with GoLang, Swift, and Java

If you possess some of these qualifications but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!

#LI-AC2

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/](https://benefitsatfanatics.com/)

Salary Range

$144,000—$235,000 USD

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