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Full-Time

Senior iOS Engineer

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SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Hardware
Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$165k - $230kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
IOS Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
iOS/Swift
Requirements
  • 4+ years of experience building iOS apps and 8+ years in software engineering
  • Comfort programming complex applications in Swift
  • An enjoyment for handling plenty of responsibility and can see large projects to completion
  • Experience developing beautiful, useful apps that are live in the App Store
  • Satisfaction in details—we've noticed the best iOS engineers are as obsessed with pixels as they are with view models
  • A care for building something that's used and loved by many
  • Comfort driving architecture decisions and a strong sense of best practices
Responsibilities
  • Help define what mobile means for an entire industry
  • Continuously improve the application architecture
  • Own the development of new features, from conception, through design and development, to release
  • Partner with, teach, and learn from other iOS engineers and other teams
  • Collaborate with our design team to set new standards for app beauty and usability on iOS

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, taking a percentage of each sale made through its platform. Additionally, SeatGeek may generate income through advertising and partnerships with event organizers and venues. By providing features like interactive seat maps and personalized event recommendations, SeatGeek aims to enhance user engagement and encourage repeat business.

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

4%

2 year growth

20%
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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.

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