Full-Time

Tech Lead – Analytics Engineering

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SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$170k - $230kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Data Management
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Mixpanel
Python
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5 - 10 years of relevant experience with a track record of technical leadership in Analytics or Data Engineering
  • A bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, psychology, computer science, statistics, mathematics or another quantitative discipline
  • Expert-level knowledge of SQL
  • Proficiency in programming with Python
  • Experience developing new metrics and performing analysis with large datasets
  • Experience building reports and dashboards using business intelligence tools
  • Familiarity with the interface between streaming production data and a data warehouse environment
  • Familiarity with dbt
  • Required languages: SQL and Python
Responsibilities
  • Own the product vision for our data warehouse. Collaborate to develop new features that render our warehouse more intuitive and efficient for end users
  • Ensure our data warehouse runs smoothly. Use and improve existing monitoring tools in order to improve our data warehouse and Looker KPIs
  • Communicate and collaborate with different stakeholders, like Data Scientists, Analysts, Data Platform Engineers, and our Product team to institute best practices aimed at managing data quality
  • Create definitions and documentation of our data sources, making ownership crystal clear
  • Work closely with data scientists to build efficient data modeling solutions
  • Own third-party data vendor management, e.g. mParticle, Mixpanel, Looker

SeatGeek operates as a major event ticket search engine, allowing users to search for, compare, and purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including concerts, theater performances, comedy shows, and sports events. The platform aggregates ticket listings from various sellers, enabling users to easily compare prices and seating options to find the best deals. This user-friendly interface sets SeatGeek apart from its competitors in the ticketing market. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions on ticket sales, as well as through advertising and partnerships with event organizers and venues. SeatGeek aims to simplify the ticket-buying process for consumers while helping event organizers reach a larger audience.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$392.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The potential IPO in 2024 could significantly boost SeatGeek's market presence and financial resources.
  • Renewed and extended partnerships with major sports teams like Aston Villa and Minnesota United FC highlight SeatGeek's strong industry relationships.
  • The introduction of new tools for ticket reselling, such as AI-powered Smart Pricing, demonstrates SeatGeek's commitment to innovation and user satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive ticketing market, with major players like StubHub also planning IPOs, could pressure SeatGeek's market share and profitability.
  • Dependence on commissions from ticket sales means revenue is closely tied to event attendance, which can be unpredictable.

What makes SeatGeek unique

  • SeatGeek's aggregation model allows users to compare prices and seating options from various sellers, ensuring the best deals, unlike many competitors who offer limited comparisons.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface and interactive seat maps enhance the ticket-buying experience, setting it apart from more cumbersome alternatives.
  • SeatGeek's personalized event recommendations and value-added services drive user engagement and repeat business, distinguishing it from competitors who offer a more transactional experience.

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Benefits

Health insurance coverage

paid time off

Matching 401k program

Parental leave

Monthly ticket-purchase stipend for live events

Paid for subscriptions to services like One Medical, Ginger.io and Headspace

Team events

Flexible work environment - work remote or in the office as you please

Home office stipend