Full-Time

Software Engineer – New Grad

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SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$110k - $130kAnnually

Entry

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid work style role requiring 50% on-site presence in NYC.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Python
React.js
Postgres
TypeScript
C#
AWS
Go
Elasticsearch
iOS/Swift
Redis
Requirements
  • You are a college student graduating in the spring of 2025, ideally in Computer Science or a related degree
  • Experience in building software. We'll be interested in hearing about what you've built and how you built it
  • Problem solving abilities, adept at handling technical challenges. SeatGeek engineers create custom solutions to unique ticketing problems, including venue mapping, inventory tracking, and event matching. We'll be excited to hear about the problems you've solved
  • Passion for software craftsmanship and product. You hold yourself and your code to a high standard
  • 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
  • Languages: Python, Go, C#+.NET Core, React+Typescript, Swift, Kotlin
  • Datastores: Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch
  • Cloud: AWS
  • Version control: Gitlab
Responsibilities
  • Solve unique and challenging customer problems
  • Work with leading-edge tech in the cloud or on web and mobile
  • Help scale our software as we grow our booming business
  • Take on the challenges of building software for a many-sided marketplace
  • Empower decision-making at a rapidly growing data-driven company
  • Run experiments and evaluate new technologies that will determine the future of our business for years to come
  • Build performant, beautiful, inclusive user interfaces that delight our users and enhance our brand

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

$692.5M

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