Do not be tempted to join Fanatics Betting and Gaming - Software Engineer Fanatics Employee Review

2.0
26 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good pay, benefits and the ability to work from home (for who is interested)

Cons

Extremely political company, full of favoritisms and dishonesty, with most employees being afraid to speak the truth or contradict their managers. I've rarely seen such disconnect between Product and Engineering, with so many self-contradicting messages between what is being preached and what is actually done. There's a crude lack of empathy for employees at any level, with the top leaders pretending that the company is better than other monsters in the tech industry, but you rarely see mass layoffs anywhere else from one day to another (and folks learning about it while being on vacation). While some of the ex-FAANG engineers are top notch, they are completely incompatible with leaders from the gambling industry, that have unrealistic expectations on project timelines, deliverables and their quality. To summarize, unless you want to live in a continuous lie where Yes Men are awarded and failures are re-packaged sold as wins, stay away from the Betting and Gaming division.

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5.0
29 Jun 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Good work life balance but depends on team

Cons

On call schedule can be chaotic

5.0
26 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is specifically for Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), as I can't speak on the other lines of business. - autonomous work with the freedom to really put your stamp on projects - minimal red tape, allowing you to execute and move swiftly - full remote culture, with the expectation to respect employee calendars - stability- the company is careful not to overhire and retain its employees - the people- despite being remote, I feel close to my team and work around people who really believe in the mission and products we provide

Cons

- Remote work is not for everyone. If you aren't letting management know what you are working on, it can sometimes slip through the cracks. - Full autonomy is a double edge sword. It's fantastic for those who feel like their work is often hindered by unnecessary red tape, but it can be a struggle for those who work better with a set structure and routine. - Technology has been improving and the commitment to leveraging AI tools is encouraging, but there is still a bit of manual work still that can lead to human error. - benefits and pay are fair here, but you have to dig a bit to fully utilize all the benefits we have.

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