Full-Time

Full Stack Engineer

Distribution

Posted on 5/6/2025

Vivid Seats

Vivid Seats

501-1,000 employees

Online marketplace for live event tickets

Compensation Overview

$125k - $150k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity

Mid, Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid working model: 3 days/week in-office.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
React.js
Java
TypeScript
Scala
Next.js
Requirements
  • 4+ years professional experience building and supporting production web applications.
  • Experience with modern front-end technologies such as TypeScript, Next.js, React and their interactions with APIs.
  • Experience developing Web-based, Distributed and Multi-Tier architecture using Java/J2EE or other major platforms (Python, Scala, Clojure, etc.)
  • Experience designing, building, and testing web services and APIs.
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to document and share team best practices across the department.
Responsibilities
  • Help guide the direction of the design and development of the systems powering our B2C Marketplace and Distribution products.
  • Develop innovative solutions that give Vivid Seats a competitive advantage, encourage team members, and champion technology improvements for your delivery team.
  • Work cross-functionally with other development teams and business stakeholders to deliver impact iteratively.
  • Tackle some of the most difficult challenges scaling an e-commerce marketplace by developing creative algorithms and features that maximize value and efficiency across the organization.
  • Collaborate to develop and maintain best practices across the software development lifecycle.
  • Uphold standards for development and product quality and participate in the team’s on-call rotation.
  • Mentor other engineers through pairing, code reviews, and tech talks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture, PCI, and SQL.

Vivid Seats is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of tickets for live events, including sports, concerts, and theater. It operates in the secondary ticket market, allowing sellers to list tickets that have already been purchased, while buyers can browse and purchase these tickets through the website and mobile app. The company charges a service fee on each transaction and enhances user experience with features like electronic ticket transfers and customer support. Vivid Seats aims to provide a reliable platform for fans to access live events with guarantees for valid ticket delivery.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased experiential spending among younger generations boosts demand for live events.
  • Partnerships with brands like College Basketball Crown enhance brand visibility.
  • The multiyear media partnership with I Am Athlete expands audience reach.

What critics are saying

  • Potential sale could lead to instability in business strategy.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on competitors may impact Vivid Seats indirectly.
  • Competitive pressure from new entrants like TickPick could erode market share.

What makes Vivid Seats unique

  • Vivid Seats offers a user-friendly mobile app for ticket purchases.
  • The company provides guarantees for valid tickets, enhancing buyer trust.
  • Vivid Seats partners with high-profile brands like ESPN and The Rolling Stones.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Company Equity

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
Sportcal
Apr 11th, 2025
US Senators call for DOJ investigation into Ticketmaster-Fanatics partnership

Ticketmaster competes with StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and numerous others and is in no way the leading secondary ticket seller, as the Senators' letter suggests.

Sportico
Apr 9th, 2025
Senators Ask DOJ to Probe Fanatics, Ticketmaster Partnership

Ticketmaster competes with StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats and numerous others and is in no way the leading secondary ticket seller, as the Senators' letter suggests.

Business Wire
Feb 27th, 2025
MGM Resorts International Joins the College Basketball Crown as Official Partner

As part of the agreement, MGM Resorts will collaborate with Vivid Seats, the tournament's Official Ticketing Provider and JSX, its Official Air Carrier, to offer fans exclusive travel-and-ticket packages combining, stays at MGM Resorts destinations with premium seating and VIP experiences.

HR Tech Wire
Feb 26th, 2025
Circa Resort & Casino Joins the College Basketball Crown as a Founding Partner and Official Host Hotel of the College Basketball Crown Referees

Circa will also collaborate with Vivid Seats, the Official Ticketing Provider of the College Basketball Crown, to offer exclusive travel packages combining flights, accommodations, and VIP game and event tickets for fans seeking seamless and luxurious experiences.

Arkansas Online
Dec 31st, 2024
Petter reappointed to US soybean board

Vivid Seats Inc., the online ticketing marketplace that went public in 2021, is exploring a sale after receiving takeover interest, according to people with knowledge of the matter.