Mobile Engineering Manager

Overview

At Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), we’re redefining what online entertainment can be by bringing fan passion, real rewards, and world-class gameplay together into one seamless experience. This Engineering Manager plays a central role in that mission, leading a team that delivers our next-generation products across mobile.

As the Engineering Manager in a new domain focused on launching and scaling a new product, you’ll operate at the intersection of technical leadership and people development. You’ll guide a cross-functional team spanning frontend engineering, shaping the technology that powers dynamic, real-time interactive experiences. This is a technical leadership role that blends architectural ownership with people leadership and delivery excellence.

Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers across frontend (Kotlin Multiplatform, Compose Multiplatform, iOS, Android) domains.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, ownership, and inclusion; empowering engineers to experiment, learn, and deliver high-impact work.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Platform partners to define technical direction and business outcomes that enhance user engagement and retention.
• Drive sprint planning, technical reviews, and architectural discussions with clarity, accountability, and a focus on quality.
• Champion data-driven decision-making, using metrics to guide team performance and product prioritization.
• Invest in the professional development of your team through coaching, feedback, and structured career growth opportunities.

Technical Strategy & Execution

• Own the strategy, architecture, and delivery of scalable systems with a greenfield opportunity to have a huge impact within FBG itself. You will be instrumental in building and scaling the team for this.
• Oversee the architecture and evolution of shared Kotlin Multiplatform codebases and reusable UI components that ensure consistency across iOS, Android, and Web.
• Drive best practices in observability, testing, performance optimization, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Lead technical execution for complex, cross-platform projects from ideation through launch, balancing rapid delivery with long-term architectural integrity.
• Ensure technical rigor through design and code reviews, fostering best practices in scalability and engineering craftsmanship.

Required Qualifications

• 3 plus years of engineering leadership or technical management experience with direct people leadership.
• 6 plus years of software engineering experience across mobile, web, or backend systems, with a strong foundation in technical design and architecture.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams delivering consumer-facing digital experiences at scale.
• Deep expertise in one or more of: Kotlin Multiplatform, Compose Multiplatform, React/TypeScript, or Java/Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of architecture patterns (e.g., MVI, MVVM, layered service design) and system performance tradeoffs.
• Experience collaborating closely with product, design, and backend stakeholders to align engineering execution with business goals.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills; capable of translating between technical depth and strategic clarity.
• Experience managing in Agile/Scrum environments with a focus on iteration and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing distributed or remote-first teams.
• Background leading technical decisions in high-growth, fast-paced, or startup environments.
• Passion for gaming, sports entertainment, or interactive digital experiences.

We know great teams are built from diverse strengths - so even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply and bring your passion for building world-class experiences to Fanatics.

The base salary range for this role is 180,000 - 230,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for the Fanatics Betting and Gaming annual bonus program and an equity award. *Salary range is listed in USD; ranges will change based on country of residence. In addition to the base, bonus, and equity, full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off, and other benefits like GymPass, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, and more.

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/.