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Full-Time

Web Engineer

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Vivid Seats

Vivid Seats

501-1,000 employees

Online marketplace for live event tickets

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Junior, Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid working model allows for both in-person and remote collaboration.

Category
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
React.js
Jest
Java
TypeScript
Mocha
Requirements
  • 2+ years professional experience building applications in React
  • You've developed and shipped user-facing features using component-based UI frameworks.
  • Experience in designing, building, and testing modern web or cross-platform mobile solutions as part of an agile or cross-functional team
  • Experience with client-side application state libraries (Redux, RTK)
  • Strong knowledge of front-end languages (JavaScript, TypeScript)
  • Exposure to server-side web technologies (Node, Java, Spring) (preferred, not required)
  • Experience with JavaScript/Typescript testing frameworks (Mocha, Jest, Enzyme, etc.)
  • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to document and share team best practices across the department.
Responsibilities
  • You will implement, maintain and improve business critical app features used every day by fans
  • You will participate in and contribute to a robust team culture of delivering quality software
  • You will learn and help develop the team’s best practices in design patterns, code quality, testing, and innovation to honor our commitment of always putting our customers first.

Vivid Seats operates an online ticket marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of tickets for live events, such as sports games, concerts, and theater performances. The platform allows sellers to list tickets they have already purchased, while buyers can browse these listings to find tickets that suit their preferences. Vivid Seats generates revenue by charging a service fee, which is a percentage of the ticket price, paid by the buyer at the time of purchase. The website and mobile app offer features like searching for tickets by quantity, price, or seat location, and provide electronic transfer options for secure ticket delivery. Vivid Seats stands out from competitors with its user-friendly mobile app and strong customer support, which includes guarantees for valid ticket delivery. The company's goal is to create a reliable and convenient platform for people to access live events.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$350.3M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent investments from Millrace Asset Group and Dynamic Technology Lab indicate strong investor confidence and potential for growth.
  • The company's ability to generate over $1 billion in gross order value in Q1, with an 18% revenue increase, highlights its robust financial performance.
  • Vivid Seats' involvement in high-profile events and initiatives, like the Maxim Big Game Experience and MusiCares' Humans of Hip Hop, enhances its brand visibility and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the secondary ticket market requires continuous innovation to maintain market share.
  • Economic downturns or shifts in consumer spending habits could negatively impact ticket sales and revenue.

What makes Vivid Seats unique

  • Vivid Seats distinguishes itself with a user-friendly mobile app and comprehensive customer service, setting it apart from other secondary ticket marketplaces.
  • The platform's electronic transfer options and guarantees for valid tickets add a layer of trust and reliability that enhances the user experience.
  • Vivid Seats' strategic partnerships and investments, such as those with Stockperks and DraftKings, bolster its market position and offer unique value propositions.