Job Description

Summer 2026 Software Engineer Internship
Location: New York City, Los Angeles, CA; Coppell, TX (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Who We Are

Fanatics Collect is a global product and technology group dedicated to revolutionizing the world of collectibles. Our teams build products that power the modern collector experience, including Topps.com, Fanatics Collect, and our live shopping and streaming platforms such as Fanatics Live.

While we operate with the speed and mindset of a startup, we are backed by Fanatics—the world’s largest sports merchandiser—with more than 900 global sports partnerships, over 90 million reachable fans, and exclusive licensing agreements with the MLB, NFL, and NBA. This unique position allows us to build at scale from day one, reaching millions of collectors around the world.

About the Internship

As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers to help build, enhance, and support features across our product ecosystem. This internship is designed to provide hands-on, real-world engineering experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Contributing to production code by implementing well-scoped features, enhancements, or bug fixes.
• Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Writing clean, readable, and maintainable code with guidance and mentorship from the team.
• Participating in code reviews to learn best practices around quality, performance, and scalability.
• Assisting with testing, debugging, and documentation to support reliable software delivery.
• Learning how modern, large-scale consumer products are designed, built, and operated.

What You Bring

We’re looking for curious, motivated students who are excited to learn and grow as software engineers.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date in 2026 or later.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar). Experience with a functional language (Elixir, Erlang, Clojure, Haskell or similar) a real plus.
• Familiarity with core computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Interest in building user-facing or platform software at scale.
• Ability to work on-site full-time for the duration of the internship.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to web development frameworks or technologies (e.g., React, Ruby On Rails, Postgres, Django, etc…).
• Experience from coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or prior internships.
• Comfort learning new tools, languages, and systems with support from teammates.

What We Value

• Learning mindset: You ask questions, seek feedback, and are eager to improve.
• Collaboration: You enjoy working with others and value diverse perspectives.
• Ownership: You take responsibility for your work and follow through on commitments.
• Inclusion: You help foster a respectful, welcoming environment for teammates.

Why Join Fanatics Collect

As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience contributing to products used by millions of collectors, while being mentored by experienced engineers in a supportive, high-impact environment. You’ll leave the summer with practical skills, real production experience, and a deeper understanding of how modern software teams operate at scale.

The hourly rate for this position is $27.00.

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

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.