SeatGeek

Senior Software Engineer

SeatGeek • $144K — $209K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering within a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to tackle complex technical problems, particularly in high-traffic situations
  • Strong passion for software craftsmanship and product development
  • A product-focused mindset that considers user experience and business impact
  • Dedication to teamwork, mentoring, and learning from diverse colleagues

Responsibilities

  • Run a modern, containerized service-oriented architecture using best software development practices
  • Ship code to production multiple times daily
  • Solve complex performance challenges and build an inclusive user-centric marketplace
  • Design and develop visually appealing user interfaces that enhance brand experience
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies to maintain a competitive edge
  • Utilize AI tools for rapid development while adhering to technical standards
  • Collaborate across teams and disciplines to create the best product in the industry

Benefits

  • Equity stake
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Flexible work environment with options for remote or in-office work
  • Home office stipend for remote setup
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • Up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Student loan matching program
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Substantial support for family planning and reproductive health
  • Wellness stipend of $500 per year
  • Mental health resources through therapy and meditation subscriptions
  • Quarterly budget for live event tickets
  • Annual music subscription reimbursement
Full Job Description
What you'll do
  • Run a modern, containerized service-oriented architecture using industry-leading software development practices
  • Ship code to production many times a day
  • Solve complex performance problems, build a many-sided marketplace, empower a data-driven business and scale our software to support our booming business
  • Build performant, beautiful, inclusive user interfaces that delight our users and enhance our brand
  • Evaluate new technologies and improve our software stack to keep our technological edge
  • Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to bring ideas to life faster than ever while upholding SeatGeek's technical and product standards; no token limits
  • Work across team and discipline boundaries to develop the best product in our industry
What you have
  • Experience building business critical software in a fast-paced environment. We'll be interested in hearing about what you've built and how
  • Experience solving complex technical challenges. SeatGeek engineers create custom solutions to unique ticketing problems, including high traffic onsales, interactive venue maps, inventory tracking, and event matching. We'll be excited to hear about challenging problems you've solved
  • Passion for software craftsmanship and product. You have well-considered opinions about how software should work, and hold yourself and your code to a high standard
  • A product mindset. You think beyond the code, about user experience, business impact, and what makes a great product tick
  • Commitment to your teammates. You enjoy working with a diverse group of people with different experiences and take pride in mentoring and learning from others
Our stack

You do not need experience with any of these, but we thought you might be curious. What we care about is your experience, skills, and approach to problem solving. Tools can be learned.
  • Languages: Python (FastAPI), Go, C# (.NET Core), React+Typescript, Swift, Kotlin
  • Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Datadog, Gitlab
  • Datastores: Aurora (Postgres), ElastiCache (Memcached), OpenSearch, DynamoDB
  • Streaming & workflows: Kafka, Flink, Airflow, Temporal
Perks
  • Equity stake
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Flexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you'd like or 100% remotely
  • A WFH stipend to support your home office setup
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave
  • 401(k) matching
  • Student loan matching program
  • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Up to $25k towards family building, reproductive health services and Gender-affirming care
  • $500 per year for wellness expenses
  • Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical
  • $360 per quarter to spend on tickets to live events
  • Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music


The salary range for this role is $144,000 - $209,000 USD. This role is equity eligible. In addition, you may receive a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation packages within that range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

About SeatGeek

SeatGeek is a mobile-focused ticket platform that enables users to buy and sell tickets for live events. The company's platform aggregates ticket listings from various sources, including primary ticket providers, secondary ticket marketplaces, and individual sellers, and provides users with a single, easy-to-use interface for finding and purchasing tickets. SeatGeek's platform also includes a suite of tools for event organizers, including ticket scanning and analytics tools. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to using technology to improve the ticket-buying experience for users.
Learn more about SeatGeek
Size
400 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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