Full-Time
Senior Data Engineer
Finance
Posted on 5/30/2025
SeatGeek
501-1,000 employees
Aggregates event listings, sells tickets online
Compensation Overview
$140k - $200k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
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- 4+ years of relevant experience with a track record in Analytics or Data Engineering
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, psychology, computer science, statistics, mathematics or another quantitative discipline
- Expert-level knowledge of SQL
- Proficiency in programming with Python
- Experience developing new metrics and performing analysis with large datasets
- Experience building reports and dashboards using business intelligence tools
- Familiarity with the interface between streaming production data and a data warehouse environment
- Familiarity with DBT
- Build the tooling that gets financial data into our finance automation systems and Finance Data Warehouse
- Own our Finance Data Warehouse. Collaborate to develop new features that render our warehouse more intuitive and efficient for end users
- Communicate and collaborate with different stakeholders, like Finance, Accounting, Data Scientists, Analysts, Data Platform Engineers, and our Product team to institute best practices aimed at managing data quality
- Create definitions and documentation of our data sources, making ownership crystal clear
- Work closely with the Finance Engineering team to build efficient data modeling solutions
- Own our process for ensuring our results get into the right hands at the right time
- Familiarity with the tools in the stack such as ETL: Python, dbt, & Kafka; Data Warehouse: Redshift; Relational DBs: PostgreSQL; Dashboarding: Looker & Hex; Code versioning: GitLab; Relevant SaaS Tools: Workato, Leapfin, NetSuite
SeatGeek is a ticket search engine that aggregates listings from many sellers so users can search, compare, and buy tickets for events like concerts, theater, and sports. It works by collecting ticket listings and presenting them through a searchable interface with interactive seat maps and personalized recommendations, making it easy to compare options. It earns commissions on ticket sales and may generate revenue from advertising and partnerships, differentiating itself with a user-friendly design and broad aggregation. Its goal is to simplify discovering and purchasing tickets, saving time for consumers and helping event organizers reach audiences.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$403.8M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Spotify integration exposes 15 US venues to 751 million users via music recommendations.
- Multi-year Chicago Fire deal grants founding partner status for 2028 stadium.
- Matt Herman's Wayfair experience scales AI personalization for fan discovery.
What critics are saying
- Weinstein v. SeatGeek overcharges Florida resale fees beyond $1 cap since October 2025.
- Torres v. SeatGeek shares user data via Meta and TikTok pixels without consent.
- FTC drip-pricing rule triggers enforcement on SeatGeek's hidden checkout fees.
What makes SeatGeek unique
- SeatGeek's Deal Score rates tickets 0-100 for relative value across events.
- SeatGeekIQ powers AI-driven personalized event recommendations via Spotify.
- SeatGeek blends primary and resale tickets in ChatGPT natural-language searches.
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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
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -3%2 year growth
↑ 0%SeatGeek claims first blended primary-and-resale ticketing presence in ChatGPT. Home " SeatGeek claims first blended primary-and-resale ticketing presence in ChatGPT. By Dave Clark 5 hours ago Image illustrating the SeatGeek interface within ChatGPT. (SeatGeek illustration) SeatGeek announced Tuesday that it has launched an app in ChatGPT, claiming to be the first ticketing marketplace to bring both primary box office inventory and resale listings into the GPT ecosystem through a single consumer-facing experience. Multiple ticket marketplaces have already developed a presence within ChatGPT, including prior launches from Vivid Seats and, more recently, StubHub. But SeatGeek is positioning its new integration around a more specific claim: that it is the first to unite both official primary ticket inventory and secondary-market resale listings in the same ChatGPT-based search flow. "Fans no longer start their journey in one place - they're asking questions across AI assistants, new search experiences, and tools that can act on their behalf," said Russ D'Souza, Co-Founder and President of Supply at SeatGeek. "Our focus is making sure our events surface wherever fans are asking about them, and that when they do, our partners' tickets are front and center in the best possible buying experience." This launch implies a new development in how ticketing inventory is presented through AI-driven discovery tools. In much of the ticketing business, primary and secondary inventory have long been treated as distinct channels, even when consumers are simply trying to find the best available ticket. SeatGeek's pitch is that conversational AI can now act as a front-end discovery layer for a blended marketplace rather than merely serving as a referral source for one side of the market or the other. According to the company, users can search for tickets inside ChatGPT using natural-language prompts, whether they are looking for the cheapest seat at a game, a better view for a concert, or family-friendly options for a weekend event. The inventory surfaced through the app draws from SeatGeek's combined marketplace, with transactions ultimately completed on SeatGeek's own platform. "This is part of our long-term strategy to lead the industry in AI-powered discovery," said Adam Waxman, Product Engineer at SeatGeek. "ChatGPT is where millions of fans are already asking questions about what to do and where to go - we want SeatGeek to be the answer when those questions turn to live events." For teams and venues, SeatGeek is framing the integration as a new discovery channel at a moment when more consumers are beginning searches inside AI assistants rather than through conventional search engines or by navigating directly to ticket marketplace homepages. The company said the ChatGPT experience includes data points such as Deal Score, view-from-seat imagery, and seat-perk information meant to help users evaluate listings with more context. SeatGeek also tied the launch to a broader AI distribution strategy it has been building across multiple surfaces. The company pointed to earlier efforts involving Google's agentic AI search experience and a Spotify integration as part of a wider push to position its inventory where consumers increasingly begin discovery.
SeatGeek has launched its app in ChatGPT, becoming the first ticketing platform to offer both official primary tickets and resale inventory through the AI assistant. The integration allows fans to search for event tickets using natural language and provides teams and venues with a new channel for reaching customers. The app surfaces real-time inventory from SeatGeek's marketplace, including features like Deal Score ratings, view-from-seat imagery and seat perks data. Fans can refine searches conversationally before completing purchases on SeatGeek's platform. The launch follows SeatGeek's recent integrations with Google's agentic AI search and Spotify, reflecting the company's strategy to expand event discovery across emerging AI platforms. Founded in 2009, SeatGeek provides ticketing technology for major sports and entertainment venues globally.
Live Nation antitrust trial resumes Monday on state claims after settlement talks break down. By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) - The show will go on. The antitrust trial involving events operator Live Nation will restart Monday after the ticketing giant failed to reach a settlement with a consortium of state attorneys general. During a court hearing in New York on Friday, Judge Arun Subramanian said the states dropped their motion for a mistrial and the trial would pick up next week with witness testimony. Michael Rapino, the chief executive of Live Nation, and musician Kid Rock, an outspoken critic of the ticketing industry, are on the states' witness list. The civil trial, which began earlier this month, was interrupted this week when the Justice Department and Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, announced a settlement that caught the judge and the states off guard. Tuesday, Subramanian called the top officials from both sides to court. The judge expressed exasperation and ordered the deal makers to remain at the courthouse through the week to try to work out a deal. The Justice Department's deal with Live Nation still requires the Subramanian's approval. Under the terms of the deal, Live Nation agreed to allow competitors, like SeatGeek or StubHub, to offer tickets to its events, cap ticketing service fees at 15%, and divest exclusive booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters. It also includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims. More than 30 state attorneys general are also part of the case against Live Nation. The majority said they opposed the terms of the DOJ deal. During the hearing Friday, a representative for several states said five reached settlements with Live Nation on similar terms as the DOJ settlement: Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas and South Dakota. South Carolina and Iowa are also negotiating and may reach a deal, he said. This week, the states brought on Jeffrey Kessler, a well-known antitrust attorney with Winston & Strawn, to co-lead the case. Subramanian said on Monday that Kessler can introduce himself to the jury now that the Justice Department attorney, who has presented most of the evidence and discussion before the jury, has left the case.
SeatGeek has integrated its primary ticket inventory with Spotify, giving the ticketing platform access to Spotify's 751 million monthly active users. The integration allows fans to discover live events based on their listening preferences and purchase official tickets directly through SeatGeek's platform. The partnership connects SeatGeek's 15 major US venue partners, including State Farm Stadium, Nissan Stadium and AT&T Stadium, with Spotify's audience through personalised recommendations and notifications. Fans can transition from discovering music to selecting seats within a few steps. For venues and teams, the integration extends reach by connecting primary inventory to engaged listeners earlier in the discovery process. The system is powered by SeatGeekIQ, SeatGeek's AI-driven marketplace intelligence engine. The integration is now live across Spotify's event discovery experience.
SeatGeek class action alleges company overcharges for resale tickets in Florida. Edited by: top class actions | november 26, 2025. SeatGeek class action lawsuit overview: * Who: Plaintiff Max Weinstein filed a class action lawsuit against SeatGeek Inc. * Why: The plaintiff claims SeatGeek overcharged him and other consumers for resale tickets to multiday or multievent concerts, entertainment events and recreational activities in Florida. * Where: The SeatGeek class action lawsuit was filed in Florida federal court. A new class action lawsuit alleges SeatGeek overcharges consumers for resale tickets to multiday or multievent concerts, entertainment events and recreational activities in Florida. Plaintiff Max Weinstein filed the class action complaint against SeatGeek on Oct. 23 in Florida federal court, alleging violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. The lawsuit alleges SeatGeek charges consumers more than what is legally permissible for certain resale tickets in Florida. Weinstein claims the company is charging customers more than $1 above the original ticket price for multiday or multievent tickets to concerts, entertainment events and recreational activities within parks or entertainment complexes in Florida. SeatGeek resale prices violate Florida law, lawsuit claims. Florida law prohibits charging more than $1 above the original ticket price for such events, Weinstein argues. He claims SeatGeek's pricing practices are not only unfair but also deceptive, as consumers are unaware they are being overcharged. Weinstein claims he personally experienced this overcharging when he purchased tickets for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix through SeatGeek's website. He says he paid a total of $539.28 in fees for his April 2025 purchase and $6,310.84 in fees for his May 2025 purchase, amounts he argues are significantly higher than what Florida law allows. Weinstein wants to represent anyone who purchased resale tickets from SeatGeek's website and paid more than $1 above the original seller's price for a multiday or multievent ticket to a park or entertainment complex, or to a concert, entertainment event or recreational activity in a park or complex within Florida. He is suing for violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and unjust enrichment and is seeking certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial. Earlier this year, SeatGeek faced a class action lawsuit alleging it violated California law by installing tracers or pixels on its website to capture visitors' phone numbers, email addresses and other personal information. What do you think of the allegations made in this SeatGeek class action lawsuit? Let us know in the comments. The plaintiff is represented by Eleanor R. Grasso and Philip L. Fraietta of Bursor & Fisher P.A. The SeatGeek class action lawsuit is Weinstein v. SeatGeek Inc., Case No. 9:25-cv-81314, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Don't miss out! Read About More Class Action Lawsuits & Class Action Settlements: