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Staff Software Engineer - Fanatics Markets

Fanatics Betting & Gaming
Location
New York, NY, United States
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Gaming - Markets (FMX)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years building scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems in production
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java or Kotlin and Spring Boot
  • Deep hands-on experience with Kafka (or Redpanda/Pub Sub)
  • Deep experience with event-driven architecture and async messaging
  • Demonstrated end-to-end domain ownership
  • Strong performance instincts
Nice to have
  • Experience with real-time delivery systems
  • Familiarity with financial platforms, real-time trading systems, or prediction markets
  • Experience in a high-growth startup environment
  • Familiarity with FIX protocol or exchange connectivity patterns
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Distributed Systems team at Fanatics Markets, you will design and build scalable, fault-tolerant systems that support real-money trading. Your role involves developing high-throughput event pipelines, diagnosing production issues, and collaborating with product and engineering leadership to ensure system integrity. This hands-on position requires a deep understanding of the trading business and a proactive approach to performance optimization.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed in the posting
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on geographical location
  • Role involves high ownership and ambiguity, which may not suit everyone
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