Full-Time

Engineering Manager

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SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$170k - $230kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Product Management
Requirements
  • 5+ years as an engineer in a role that was mostly about writing code
  • 3+ years of experience as an engineering manager of productive, motivated teams
  • A foundation of technical excellence that your team can look up to
  • Knowledge of the technology industry to help your team make good tooling and framework decisions setting them up for success
  • You understand how to lead by setting context and facilitating collaboration between cross-functional partners in product, design, engineering, and leadership
Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of cross-functional engineers (backend & frontend, multiple platforms)
  • Work closely with Product to design and develop product enhancements and value for both fans and enterprise customers - including prioritization and planning cycles
  • Guide the team to improve operational and engineering best practices to keep our development machine humming
  • Provide regular job performance feedback, hold one-on-ones, and provide career development support to your direct reports
  • Foster a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering environment where engineers are inspired to tackle complex challenges and accelerate their career growth
  • Play an active role in our recruiting process, helping us to grow our engineering team in any way you can
  • Perform code reviews and provide technical and design feedback to the team
  • Communicate technical and product decisions to the right people, resolve blocking issues, and collaborate with other leaders across the organization

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 enhance the ticket-buying experience 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

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Potential IPO in 2024 could provide capital for expansion and tech advancements.
  • Renewed partnerships with Aston Villa and Minnesota United FC strengthen sports market presence.
  • Collaborations with brands like Duolingo diversify offerings and attract new customers.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from TickPick and other major players like StubHub.
  • Potential market saturation with multiple competitors considering IPOs.
  • Reputational risks from partnerships like Most Valuable Promotions if events disappoint.

What makes SeatGeek unique

  • SeatGeek's Deal Score offers unique ticket value assessment from 0-100.
  • The Columbus event calendar personalizes event recommendations based on user preferences.
  • SeatGeek aggregates listings, allowing easy price and seating comparison for users.

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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