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Principal Engineer - Core

Fanatics Betting & Gaming
Location
New York, NY, United States
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Gaming - Core Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 15+ years of overall software engineering experience
  • 10+ years operating at Senior Staff or above
  • Experience leading programs that span multiple teams or verticals
  • Proven ability to identify business-critical problems and build cases for new investment
  • Track record of setting technical patterns or standards
  • Experience mentoring Staff/Senior Staff engineers
Nice to have
  • Experience in payments, identity, or loyalty platforms in a regulated environment
  • Experience with org convergence, platform consolidation, or large-scale architectural migration
  • Familiarity with SOX, PCI, or similar control frameworks
What the job really is

As a Principal Engineer in the Core Engineering team at Fanatics, you will lead the architectural strategy for their event-driven platform, focusing on eliminating risks and simplifying the codebase. Your role involves driving cross-vertical initiatives, mentoring senior engineers, and collaborating with product and business leaders to define technical strategies. You will also represent the organization externally through technical writing and conference talks, ensuring the engineering team adheres to high standards of testing and platform resilience.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed in the posting
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on geographical zones
  • Role involves significant cross-team collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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