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About the team fanatics collectibles is a new company working at the intersection of collectibles and technologyBacked by some of the best investors, sports properties and operators in the world, we are integrating with fanatics’ global digital sports platform – which includes 900 sports relationships and more than 81 million reachable fans - to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century.
We are a startup building products to transform the trading card industryWe aren’t a startup in the traditional sense, thoughWhile we are a small team building new products from the ground up, we also have the backing of fanatics – the world’s largest sports merchandiser with over 900 sports relationships and more than 81 million reachable fansWe have exclusive licensing deals with the mlb, nfl and nba and the products we build will be used by millions of trading cards fans from day 1We are out to reinvent the trading card industry, which is a bold and ambitious mission.
The role:
We are building a multi-product ecosystemWe’re starting with auctions and “breaking” (think twitch meets ebay)We’re looking for front-end software engineers who love building to join our team and help invent new productsOur teams are cross-functional and own the end-to-end implementation of featuresAs a front-end engineer you’ll work closely with design, product and backend engineers to build features to delight our users and bring designs to life.
What does this mean as a member of the engineering team?
We move fastWe have a lot to do and are looking for folks who will drive projects to completion with a sense of urgency, but not at the expense of quality, scalability and performance.
We think about scaleThe trading card market is large and we will be the de facto entry point into the hobby.
We’re pragmaticWe embrace new technologies, but not just for the sake of itWe use a paas for deployments, and writing enough tests to give us confidence but not striving for code coverage numbers just for the sake of it.
We are product-focusedWe’re building products that will reach millions and always tie our work back to how it will add value for our users.
Some indicators that this role may be a good git for you:
You like ownership and autonomy – we’re a small team and rely on our engineers to take problems and run with themWe believe that trust is the foundation of high performing teams and will give you the space to do your best work.
You sweat the details – sometimes it’s the little things that make or break a user’s experience and you don’t stop until a feature is complete, polished and ready to ship.
You internalize ux requirements and have opinions about the types of apis you like to consume.
You like to work collaboratively – our teams are cross functional and work closely with product managers to arrive at solutions.
You should enjoy working closely with people who have other strengths and value open, clear communication.
You have a solid understanding of semantic html, css and core js concepts
Some things you may want to know about us:
We’re a small team (growing fast!) and everyone wears lots of hats.
We’re remote (michigan, colorado, new york, and more)
We like to think about our product and the people using it – even when working on deeply technical projects, we’re continuously thinking about how our work impacts our ux and the goals of the business.
We work hard, but not all the timeWe have families that we like to spend time with.
Additional indication that this is the right role for you:
5+ years of software engineering experience
You’ve used or are interested in react or other modern javascript frameworks
You have experience building products from the ground up
If you’re interested: go ahead and submit your applicationWe’ll get back to you as soon as possible and if it seems like there could be a good fit, we’ll set up some time to chat at your earliest convenience.
Fanatics is building the leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans, and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globallyLeveraging these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, fanatics is expanding beyond its position as the global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings across the sports ecosystem.
The fanatics family of companies currently includes fanatics commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; candy digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including mlb and mlbpa, to build an official nft ecosystem; fanatics collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end collectibles experience; and fanatics betting & gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platformAdditional ventures that will build out fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital sports landscape will be rolled out soonFanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (nfl, mlb, nba, nhl, nascar, mls, pga) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubsAs a market leader with more than 8,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practicesWe are committed to building an inclusive fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fansFanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiativesAt fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and supportWe recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our idea program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
Ensure your fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraudFanatics never seeks payment from job applicantsFanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email addressFor added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Tryouts are open at fanatics! our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrowThe ball is in your court now.
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (rpp) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of fanatics’ fair labor practices.
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