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Senior Software Engineer

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SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$165k - $230kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
AWS
Requirements
  • Experience working with AWS
  • Experience with Kubernetes, containers, and serverless compute platforms
  • Experience with service discovery and routing between microservices
  • Experience scripting in an interpreted language (application development and/or Go experience is a plus)
  • Experience with Relational and Non-relational databases
  • Experience with Configuration Management systems and Infrastructure as Code
  • Experience with continuous integration, delivery, testing, and code deployment
  • Experience using observability tools to make performance improvements and forecast growth
  • Experience improving system architecture, diagnosing shortcomings and implementing evidence-based recommendations
Responsibilities
  • Bring a software engineers’ mindset to SeatGeeks’ unique scaling, workflow automation and resilience challenges
  • Build Golden Paths for infrastructure that help accelerate our teams’ ability to deliver features quickly and with confidence
  • Build and maintain tools that our developers use to observe their applications, and drive initiatives to increase our overall reliability
  • Engineer resilient and observable networking infrastructure that supports a diverse set of workloads across multiple regions
  • Collaborate with other departments on how to run production systems and deployments with autonomy
  • Support teams with expertise in the area of deployment, configuration, routing, monitoring and scalability in all parts of the stack
  • Become a force multiplier by mentoring and leading the team around you
  • Participate in an on-call schedule to help our customers experience more live

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

5%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

22%
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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