Fanatics Tech Internship Software Engineer I Hyderabad Hybrid 2025 | 2026 CS IT Engineering

Fanatics Tech Internship – Software Engineer I | Hyderabad | Hybrid

Fanatics is hiring Tech Interns – Software Engineer I for its Hyderabad office on a hybrid work model. This internship offers hands‑on experience building the global digital sports platform that powers sports commerce, collectibles and betting for over 100 million global sports fans. As a Software Engineer I intern, you contribute to real products serving hundreds of sports properties including the NFL, NBA, MLB, Premier League and major universities worldwide.

About Fanatics and this internship

Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform that ignites the passion of sports fans worldwide through three core business units: Fanatics Commerce (licensed fan gear and apparel), Fanatics Collectibles (trading cards and digital assets) and Fanatics Betting & Gaming (sportsbooks and iGaming). With a database of 100+ million global sports fans, partnerships with ~900 sports properties and 22,000+ employees globally, Fanatics is reshaping how fans engage with sports.

Fanatics Commerce, the division offering this internship, is a vertically‑integrated designer, manufacturer and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys and streetwear for leading sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1), elite teams (Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint‑Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC) and top universities (Notre Dame, Alabama, Texas) worldwide.

Role overview – Tech Internship Software Engineer I

The Tech Internship – Software Engineer I is a hybrid role in Hyderabad where you work alongside Fanatics engineering teams on real products and services that power the global sports commerce platform. You participate in the full software development lifecycle—from design and coding to testing and deployment—while building core engineering skills in a dynamic, high‑impact environment.

What you will do (key responsibilities)

As a Software Engineer I intern, you contribute directly to shipping features and services used by millions of sports fans globally.

• Develop, test and deploy software features using modern tech stacks and best practices

• Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers and cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions

• Write clean, maintainable code with strong emphasis on quality, performance and scalability

• Participate in code reviews, learn from feedback and continuously improve your engineering skills

• Troubleshoot and debug issues in production and development environments

• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the engineering team

• Embrace Fanatics’ BOLD Leadership Principles: Build Championship Teams, Obsessed with Fans, Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Determined and Relentless Mindset

Skills and competencies required

This internship is suited to computer science and engineering students with strong fundamentals and a passion for building scalable systems.

• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms and computer science fundamentals

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, Go or similar)

• Basic understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles and clean code practices

• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies

• Good problem‑solving and debugging skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate clearly

• Willingness to learn, take feedback and grow your skills rapidly

• Interest in sports, fan engagement or digital commerce is a plus but not required

Preferred:

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) or orchestration (Kubernetes)

• Prior internship or open‑source project contributions

Eligibility, education and background

This internship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing computer science, software engineering or related technical disciplines.

• Qualification: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT or a closely related technical field (BE/BTech/BS/ME/MTech/MS).

• Experience: Entry‑level; no prior professional experience required. Strong academic foundation and coding skills are more important.

• Eligible batch: Typically suited to 2025, 2026 or 2027 graduating students depending on internship timing and company needs (often summer or semester interns).

• Work arrangement: Hybrid work model in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

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Work culture and leadership principles

Fanatics operates on four BOLD Leadership Principles that define its culture:

• Build Championship Teams: Foster collaboration, diversity and high‑performing teams

• Obsessed with Fans: Keep fan experience and passion at the centre of everything

• Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit: Drive innovation, take calculated risks and pursue ambitious goals

• Determined and Relentless Mindset: Persist through challenges and deliver excellence

As a Tech Intern, you’re encouraged to embody these principles and grow as an engineer in an environment that values learning, innovation and making a real impact on millions of sports fans globally.

How to apply – step by step

1. Visit the official Fanatics/Oracle HCM careers portal and search for “Tech Internship – Software Engineer I – Hyderabad” or use the job link provided.

2. Open the job description, confirm location (Hyderabad, Telangana, India – Hybrid), role title and internship timing.

3. Click “Apply” and sign in to your Fanatics candidate account or create a new profile with a valid email ID.

4. Fill in personal details, academic information (degree, branch – Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT, college, graduation year 2025/2026/2027).

5. Add your programming experience: list programming languages, data structures knowledge, any projects, hackathons, open‑source contributions or prior internships.

6. Upload an updated resume highlighting:

   • Strong grades or GPA (if you have a good track record)

   • Programming languages and tech stacks you’re proficient in

   • Projects, hackathons, competitive programming or internship experience

   • Software design or data structure coursework

   • Any cloud, database or DevOps exposure

7. Optionally, add a GitHub profile link or portfolio demonstrating your coding work.

8. Review your application and submit; then monitor your email and the candidate portal for coding assessments, technical interviews or interview schedules.

NOTE: Fanatics tech internships are competitive and popular among engineering students in India. Apply as soon as your resume is ready and you confirm your eligibility (pursuing or recently completed a technical degree, strong coding fundamentals, graduating 2025–2027).

Apply Link – Fanatics Tech