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.

Company Background

Join our trailblazing team at the intersection of technology and fan culture. As part of the Fanatics ecosystem, we are building a unified digital experience across Fanatics Live and Fanatics Collect—where fans can shop, stream, transact, and manage collectibles in real time.

The Role

As a Staff iOS Engineer (TP5), you will serve as a technical leader and architect across the mobile platform. You will drive complex, high-impact initiatives spanning live streaming, real-time interactions, marketplace transactions, and collector tooling.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead architecture and design of complex iOS systems
2. Drive multi-team technical initiatives
3. Define mobile engineering best practices
4. Partner with backend teams on APIs and real-time systems
5. Improve performance and reliability
6. Mentor engineers and influence technical direction
7. Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap

Code-Writing Contribution

This role is hands-on and code-intensive. The Staff Engineer writes production-grade Swift code, leads development of complex systems, and sets standards for quality and architecture.

Required Qualifications

1. 8+ years of software engineering experience with iOS focus
2. Expertise in Swift, UIKit/SwiftUI
3. Experience with real-time systems
4. Strong system design and leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Video streaming experience (HLS, WebRTC)
2. Marketplace or e-commerce experience
3. Startup or high-growth environment experience

Desired Attributes

1. Strong product mindset
2. Ability to operate in ambiguity
3. Excellent communication and influence skills

Impact at TP5

1. Drives org-wide technical improvements
2. Leads high-impact initiatives
3. Acts as a technical authority

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