Internship

Data Engineering Summer Intern

Posted on 2/24/2024

Gametime

Gametime

201-500 employees

Last-minute ticket sales for events

No salary listed

Remote in USA

Category
Data Management
Data Engineering Management
DevOps & Infrastructure
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Airflow
Data Science
SQL
AWS
Data Analysis
Snowflake
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, having completed at least three years, or a recent graduate.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python, with the ability to write efficient, complex queries and scripts for data manipulation.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, demonstrating a basic understanding of cloud services and infrastructure as it relates to data engineering.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines leveraging Apache Airflow, Python, and SQL, ensuring efficient data integration and processing across AWS and Snowflake environments.
  • Utilize dbt for data transformation and model management in Snowflake, enhancing data quality and accessibility for analytics and operational use cases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement data engineering solutions to support data-driven decision-making.

Gametime specializes in selling last-minute tickets for events in sports, music, and theater across over 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada. The platform allows users to purchase tickets directly from their mobile devices, eliminating the need for printing and making the process quick and easy. Gametime targets spontaneous event-goers who want to enjoy live experiences without the hassle of traditional ticket purchasing. Unlike many competitors, Gametime focuses specifically on last-minute availability, catering to those who decide to attend events at the last moment. The company's goal is to create incredible shared experiences by simplifying access to live events.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$71.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gametime raised $30M in funding, enhancing growth and innovation potential.
  • The launch of Gametime Picks improves user experience with real-time deal updates.
  • Increased demand for mobile-first solutions aligns with Gametime's mobile-centric approach.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Ticketmaster and StubHub could impact Gametime's market share.
  • Departure of key personnel may disrupt strategic growth initiatives.
  • Reliance on third-party platforms like Riskified poses risks if service issues occur.

What makes Gametime unique

  • Gametime offers last-minute tickets with a focus on convenience and speed.
  • The platform provides panoramic seat views and real-time venue maps for informed choices.
  • Gametime Picks uses proprietary algorithms to find the best seat deals for users.

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Benefits

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

401K, HSA, pre-tax savings programs

New equipment setup provided

Wellness programs

Tenure recognition

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
Yahoo Finance
Aug 28th, 2024
Gametime Unveils "Gametime Picks" To Help Find Great Seat Deals For Sports & Music Fans

1 in 4 fans could be getting a better event experience for the same price with Gametime PicksSAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gametime , the leading platform for last-minute game, concert and show tickets, has reimagined the mobile ticket-buying experience with the launch of Gametime Picks, which will help fans score great seats at prices that fit their budgets. This new feature saves time and money by combining Gametime's proprietary intelligence curation algorithm with an easy-to-use tiering system that does the hard work of finding incredible ticket deals.For fans wishing for an easier ticket buying experience, Gametime Picks is now available on the Gametime mobile app and online at Gametime.co. Gametime Picks lives on an interactive venue map for each event that updates in nearly real-time with ticket availability. Fans can easily see Great and Amazing deals, which represent the highest value seat deals at that time. For some events, look for the Super Deal – the single best seat value in the venue."We built Gametime to help fans like me sort through thousands of tickets and make it easy to find the best values for their favorite live events," said Gametime CEO Brad Griffith

Riskified
Mar 3rd, 2023
With Riskified, Ticketing Platform GameTime Improves eCommerce Approval Rates and Customer Satisfaction | Riskified

GameTime selected Riskified’s machine-learning platform to review all of their transactions, with special attention to higher-risk circumstances like major sporting events such as playoffs, and concert on-sale dates.

AVG Basecamp
Jul 20th, 2022
Gametime United, Inc identified as competitor of Stubhub

By building a marketplace with a superior user interface and experience, Gametime has effectively competed with large incumbents such as Ticketmaster and StubHub in the $52 billion ticketing market.

Finsmes
May 26th, 2022
Gametime Secures $30M In Funding

Gametime, a San Francisco, CA-based platform for last minute game, concert and show tickets, raised $30 million in funding. The round was led by Nimble Partners (including Golden State Warriors owner John Burbank), with additional investment by Maven Ventures, Accel, GV, Jeff Mallett (San Francisco Giants principal partner and Vancouver Whitecaps chairman and co-owner), Palapa [] The post Gametime Secures $30M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

Sports Action
Sep 23rd, 2021
Hession left Gametime United, Inc as Vice President of Growth on Aug 23rd 21'.

Hession joins The Action Network from Gametime United, where he was most recently the Vice President of Growth.

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