Senior Engineering Manager

Overview

At Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), a core division of Fanatics' mission to establish the ultimate end-to-end digital sports platform, we're crafting a world where every aspect of a sports fan's passion is catered to. The Engineering Manager role within the OddsFactory team is pivotal. Here, you'll lead a talented team of Software Engineers (SEs) dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology solutions that power our risk and trading domain. This role is about more than just managing software development; it's about setting a vision, driving execution, and ensuring our technology not only supports but propels FBG and the wider Fanatics ecosystem forward.

With direct responsibility for project prioritization, software quality, system maintenance, and the professional growth of your engineers, your leadership will have impact across multiple teams. You'll foster a culture of innovation, encouraging your team to contribute to cross-team technical discussions, supporting their ideas, and empowering them to make decisions. Your goal is to develop a team capable of delivering technology solutions that enhance the fan experience, maintaining the high standards of software and system quality that Fanatics is known for.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team in exploring and implementing new technologies and methodologies, encouraging a culture of experimentation and bold innovation to provide an awesome fan experience.
• Work closely with Product Management, Quant, and other engineering leaders to craft cohesive, user-centric solutions that align with Fanatics' strategic goals, exerting influence across the organization.
• Utilize metrics and data to guide decision-making processes, ensuring that initiatives are aligned organizational objectives. 
• Champion a metrics-driven approach within your team.
• Dedicate yourself to the career progression of your team members, offering mentorship, identifying opportunities for growth, and fostering future leaders.
• Oversee the development of scalable, reliable systems. Emphasize continuous improvement and technical debt reduction to enhance system performance and user experience.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, fostering partnerships able to influence product strategy and technical decisions at an organizational level. 
• Masterfully communicate complex technical and business updates, making data-supported presentations to stakeholders and executives, enhancing transparency and alignment.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and engineering practices, advocating for and implementing best practices that drive team and organizational success.
• Be willing to travel occasionally for special events and for essential offsite meetings and team collaboration sessions.

 

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering leadership, with a keen ability to mentor, develop talent, and drive technical excellence.
• A solid foundation in software development, with 5+ years in .Net or similar technologies, and 3+ years in designing cloud-native solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies, with the flexibility to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
• Demonstrated capability in leading complex, scalable solution development, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• Positive and flexible attitude to work in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to embrace new initiatives.    
• Highly outcome-oriented and data-driven
• Excellent influencing and problem-resolution skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or similar
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• A passion for sports and/or sports betting industries.
• Experience in partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in a start-up environment, valuing collaboration and rapid innovation.
• Passionate about working in a highly collaborative team environment

 

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

Join us at Fanatics Betting & Gaming, where you'll contribute to an exciting future in sports betting while growing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or a technology aficionado, you'll find a home here. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you're ready to contribute to the future of sports betting and grow with us, apply now!