Full-Time

Senior Security Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$145k - $200kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Python
C#
AWS
Go
Requirements
  • Experience working in a threat detection role and have a solid understanding of security fundamentals
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, C#, Go) i.e you can code and perform code reviews
  • Experience working with highly technical engineering teams
  • Experience playing an active part in securing a cloud environment through more holistic solutions instead of whack-a-mole fixes
  • Ability to think like an attacker when playing defense, using that mindset to further drive meaningful improvements for detection & response
  • Experience contributing to the security community (public research, blogging, presentations, etc.) is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Take ownership and drive Security Operations initiatives, both within and outside the team
  • Lead our cloud security strategy and its implementation, partnering with our Cloud Product teams to build monitors and guardrails, ensuring a safe foundations on AWS
  • Hold an active role in our incident response & on-call programs, continuously improving our visibility, detections, and responses for critical systems
  • Engineer resilient solutions and enhance our existing security controls, tools, and processes at scale through automation (we use Python!)
  • Partner with teams from both our engineering and non-engineering orgs to influence security awareness and security best practices

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

6%

2 year growth

18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Most Valuable Promotions boosts visibility for high-profile events.
  • Potential IPO in 2024 could fund expansion and tech advancements.
  • Renewed sports partnerships strengthen presence in sports ticketing market.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from TickPick and other major players like StubHub.
  • Potential market saturation with multiple competitors considering IPOs.

What makes SeatGeek unique

  • SeatGeek's Deal Score offers unique ticket value assessment from 0-100.
  • Columbus event calendar and Spotify apps provide personalized event recommendations.
  • Aggregates ticket listings from various sellers for easy price and seating comparison.

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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